“Wood tick” is actually a generic name that could apply to a number of species of ticks, Merchant says, but it’s most commonly used to describe American dog ticks, which have dark brown bodies.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The first Asian longhorned ticks in the state have been found in Berrien County. Calvin University researchers found the two ticks during routine surveillance at Grand ...

Have you seen more ticks than usual lately in Delaware? You're not alone. Here's what's up with the state's tick population and how you can stay safe.

We will be conducting further investigations this spring.” The tick species most common in Montana at this time include the Rocky Mountain wood tick and the American dog tick. These ticks can spread ...

There are hundreds of species of ticks found worldwide and dozens in the United States. ... Creating a 3-foot or wider wood chip, gravel or mulch barrier between your property and the woods. ...

With June marking the beginning of peak tick season in Delaware, officials are reminding Delawareans of steps to protect ...

It just depends on the species. In their 2024 tick surveillance report , they collected 272 ticks, including 32 Western Black-legged Ticks and 109 Rocky Mountain Wood Ticks.

The Rocky Mountain Wood Tick (Dermacentor andersoni) is found in B.C.’s interior as far north as Williams Lake, ... Unfortunately, all of them are dangerous — of the remaining 17 species, ...