Seed ticks are commonly found on which animal?

• A. Cats
• B. Dogs
• C. Humans
• D. Birds

Answer: (B)

Seed ticks are the larval stage of hard ticks that must feed on a host to develop. They typically latch onto hosts that spend time in grassy or brushy areas where the ticks wait to attach. Dogs are a very common recipient because they frequently roam in yards and parks, contact a lot of vegetation, and have skin and fur that make it easy for tiny larvae to grab on and feed. Their outdoor activity and warmth provide ideal conditions for the larvae, and once attached, dogs can carry the ticks back into homes, increasing exposure for people as well. While cats, humans, and birds can also be hosts, in everyday household pest scenarios dogs are the most typical source of seed-tick encounters.