According to Mesa County Public Health, the most common tick found on the Western Slope is the Brown Dog Tick, which can ...

The brown dog ticks are not carriers of Lyme disease but can transmit ehrlichiosis, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever to dogs.

Brown Dog Tick. Brown dog ticks are highly variable in color, ranging from a cream color to reddish-brown, with no other patterns. They also vary in size from 1/8 inch to 1/4 inch before a meal.

Brown Dog Tick. Credit: Wikimedia Commons. Unlike other species, the brown dog tick can survive entirely indoors. It is primarily found in warm climates, particularly in multi-dog households or ...

It’s not just the hiking trail where you need to worry about ticks. These arthropods are now a problem in major cities—and ...

It is officially tick season. Although active year-round — even in the winter — this is the time of year when most tick encounters ...

Ticks are related to spiders, so they have eight legs. They have flat, oval bodies that swell when they eat. They range in color from light brown to dark brown or brownish-red, depending on the ...

A novel culprit: the brown dog tick Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever first showed up in this area back in 2003, with the sudden death of a child on a nearby reservation . More cases soon followed.

Summer has arrived! Schools are out for summer vacation, and all the great summer activities have begun! The month of May was ...

As summer adventuring kicks into gear, it’s important to stay apprised of the risks of tick bites. Dr. Meegan Leve, a ...

Ticks can be found anywhere, but your pet is more likely to encounter them in forests, meadows, parks, and gardens. You may think that indoor cats and dogs who rarely go outside are at less risk.

Other, less common ticks include the American dog tick and brown dog tick. All of these ticks have been found in Larimer County, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment .