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2. Rhipicephalus sanguineus - Wikipedia

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   This species is unusual among ticks in that its entire lifecycle can be completed indoors. [2] The brown dog tick is easily recognized by its reddish-brown color, elongated body shape, and hexagonal basis capituli (flat surface where mouthparts are attached). Adults are 2.28 to 3.18 mm in length and 1.11 to 1.68 mm in width.

3. Dermacentor variabilis - Wikipedia

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   Dermacentor variabilis, also known as the American dog tick or wood tick, is a species of tick that is known to carry bacteria responsible for several diseases in humans, including Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia (Francisella tularensis). It is one of the best-known hard ticks. Diseases are spread when it sucks blood from the host.

4. Rhipicephalus - Wikipedia

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   Rhipicephalus is a genus of ticks in the family Ixodidae, the hard ticks, consisting of about 74 or 75 species. [2] [3] Most are native to tropical Africa. [2] Rhipicephalus ticks are commonly called 'the brown tick' as they are mostly brown in colour. [4] Most adult ticks in this genus do not have colour patterns on their scutum (inornate). [4]

5. A guide to the tick species every American should know - AOL

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   Ticks have been documented transmitting a wide range of protozoan, bacterial, viral, and fungal pathogens to humans, pets, and livestock. With tick season right around the corner in most areas, we ...

6. Tick season is expected to be worse than ever in Michigan - AOL

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   Brown dog tick: Survives and breeds indoors, and associated with kennel, shelter and breeding facilities. Occasionally present in the state. The risks. Michigan is home to more than 20 tick ...

7. How to remove ticks and what to know about these ... - AOL

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   Ticks are parasitic bloodsuckers, capable of spreading deadly disease, and they are becoming increasingly common. Here’s what you need to know about them.

8. Ticks of domestic animals - Wikipedia

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   A typical Rhipicephalus species is Rhipicephalus sanguineus, the tropical dog tick, specialized to feed only on dogs. It is distributed globally throughout the warm countries, wherever humans with their dogs live. Typical Rhipicephalus species that feed on cattle in Africa are R. appendiculatus, the brown ear-tick, and R. evertsi, the red ...

9. Veterinarian Shares 5 Overlooked Spots on Dogs Where Ticks Hide

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   Warmer weather brings these nasty things out in full force, and they love dogs. Ticks are found everywhere, but are commonly found in long grass, woodlands, and areas with lots of wildlife.