Ticks thrive in humid conditions and prefer tall grass low brush, flower beds and the area where the grassline meets the woods.
Ticks act on instinct.
They are attracted to CO2 given off by man and animals. Typically they stay within only a few yards of an animal trail or home. This includes stone walls flower beds, and ground hog holes. Ticks are thick in these areas. Animals are creatures of habit and use the same trails over and over again.