These ticks do not like sunny, open areas. The ticks feed on deer, rabbits, lizards, mice, and other animals. Ticks do not fly, jump, or drop from trees. Ticks climb on the tips of vegetation, typically along animal trails or paths, and wait for an animal or human host to brush against them so they can attach themselves. It can be contracted during any season of the year.
Ticks feed at various times of the year, including winter.
The adult ticks are usually seen November through April. A Lyme disease vaccine has recently been approved for human use. Contact your physician for more information. The products used for fleas will also control ticks. Check for ticks and brush after exposure to ticks.