Ticks Few areas of the world are spared from ticks, and North Carolina is no exception. Ticks are arthropods in the Class Arachnida. The head, thorax and abdomen are combined into a single distinct body region.
All ticks are parasitic, and require several blood meals throughout their life cycle.
Some Facts . Since different stages may feed on different hosts, ticks are important vectors of disease, second only to mosquitoes. These diseases can be treated with antibiotics if diagnosed early. Notify your physician if you develop flu-like symptoms two to 21 days after a tick bite. Tick bites are best avoided, if possible.