Ticks are most commonly found living outside in the following areas:
In areas of tall grass
In areas of dense vegetation
In and around ditches
Around pond areas
Along fence lines
Around the edges of wooded areas
In these areas, they lie in wait for an appropriate host to happen by that they can attach themselves to. These pests can be introduced into homes on people and pets, but most species won’t be able to thrive indoors. However, this is still a threat as if they are introduced into your home, they may be able to attach themselves to you, your family members, or your pets without you knowing which poses the danger of you or your family potentially contacting the harmful diseases that they are known to spread.
Fleas are also typically found living outdoors. These pests enjoy moist, shaded areas, much like ticks, and often find their way into homes after jumping onto people or our pets. However, these pests also regularly find their way inside homes in used furniture or rugs that are infested with flea eggs or adult fleas. Unlike ticks, fleas can live successfully inside, typically choosing to infest the areas around pet beds and the places where your pets spend most of their time.