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they stick there head into your flesh, just like they do an animal
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Do tics lay eggs?
Short answer: Yes Ticks are parasites that prey on other living organisms. They require a blood meal in order to molt (develop to the next level of maturity) and to lay eggs. Ticks cling to the top of plants and long grass while waving their forelegs to catch and latch onto a passing host. Any larger mammal will do, including pets and people, although they predominately feed on deer. The tick clings to the host, drinking blood, until fully engorged, which may take 2 or 3 days. It then drops off to continue its life-cycle. If not yet mature, it will molt and repeat the process. A mature female, if mated before last major meal, will drop many eggs, which will hatch in days, producing six-legged larvae. Adult ticks have 8 legs and are related to arachnids. Ticks can transfer disease organisms from one host to another. After a walk through a field, it is wise to inspect pets, as well as clothing and hair for ticks. Ticks like to nestle under collars, elastic waist bands or bra straps. They also prefer the edge of hair lines and areas behind ears and at the nape of the neck, although they will latch on anywhere. To remove a tick, grasp it firmly with tweezers as close to the skin of the host as possible. Pull gently with steady firm pressure until the tick releases and can be pulled free. Do not yank, as this may leave a piece of the mouthparts imbedded in the host which could cause infection. Never apply anything to the tick (alcohol or heat). Simply pull until it lets go. Wash the area with warm soapy water and apply an antiseptic solution. Kill the tick. Because ticks are hard-shelled, they are hard to kill. Put it on a firm surface and hit it smartly with a hammer or a rock.
Are ticks helpful or harmful to humans?
Ticks are often harmful to humans. For instance, the sheep tick could cause Lyme disease in humans.
which are the smallests arachinds?
mites,ticks,lice
Which animals live on the surface of other animals?
Sometimes bees live on sloths and ticks and fleas on dogsSometimes bees live on sloths and ticks and fleas on dogs
What animals sting?
scorpions bees Spiders hornets wasps ticks millipedes centipedes
What is an example of Parasitic relationship in the grasslands?
Ticks latch on to other organisms and feed off them.
Ticks on people?
Yes, ticks will feed on people.
Is it bad for dogs to eat ticks?
It is bad for dogs to eat ticks. If the dog just swallows it it might latch onto something in its throat and start suckcing blood from that. they can also get limes desese
Can dogs eat ticks?
yes people can get dog ticks and sometimes the ticks give people lime dicease which is very very dangerous
How do ticks drink blood?
Well all animals eat something! Just like we eat all kinds of things from water to burgers to spaghetti. When we look at ticks and think "Why do they drink blood?" Its the same thing if a tick looked at us and said "Ewww, Why do they drink water?" !
How many people die by Australian paralysis ticks every year?
20 people die by australian paralysis ticks every year.
What animal spreads lyme disease?
Mainly Ticks
How do you get rid of tics in your house after your friends dog was here?
Avoid the temptation to do something, meaning spray insecticides. Your risk of ticks in your house is very low.Even if your friend's dog had ticks on it, those ticks are actively trying to bite and latch onto the dog in order to feed. Assuming that somehow some tick or two fell off of the dog and are on your floor, the likelihood is that it will die on its own or be sucked up next time you vacuum. If you should see a tick, simply kill (squash) it or flush it Avoid the temptation to do something, meaning spray insecticides. Your risk of ticks in your house is very low.Even if your friend's dog had ticks on it, those ticks are actively trying to bite and latch onto the dog in order to feed. Assuming that somehow some tick or two fell off of the dog and are on your floor, the likelihood is that it will die on its own or be sucked up next time you vacuum. If you should see a tick, simply kill (squash) it or flush it
What home remedy kills ticks?
Liking black people
What makes dogs to have ticks?
they get them from other animals or whatever else they come in contact or close contact with. ticks i believe are like fleas and can jump great distances to get to the dog so just from being outside or around other animals, they can get them.Dogs get ticks from many places the most common that I know/heard of areforestscamp sitesgrassother tick infested dogs/animals that are pets& wild animalsplaces like:grassy and weedy area's in the spring and summer ONLY have many tics
Are there ticks in Kodiak Alaska?
Ticks are not native to Alaska. If you have ticks, you brought them with you.
What use do ticks have?
ticks have no use
