This tick is one of the most prevalent tick pests in the Eastern United States. The larvae and nymphs prefer to feed on mice, whereas adults prefers dogs and other large animals. This tick is one of the most common pests of dogs.
All stages prefer to feed on dogs.
This tick is prevalent in houses and kennels. This tick is very prevalent in the Southeastern United States. The sexes are very different in appearance. The immature stages feed on ground- dwelling birds. Adults primarily attach to the ears of large animals like deer and cattle.