Brown Dog Tick Rhipicephalus sanguineus

Identification
This tick has reddish brown body and narrow shape.

Location
Uncommon statewide

Size
One eighth inch

Diet
It feeds mainly on dogs.

Habitat
It occurs in homes and kennels.

Activity Period
Year round

Behavior
It thrives indoors and infests dog habitats. It is active year round.

Lifecycle
Breeding occurs indoors year round.

Population
The population is stable but localized.

History
It was introduced from warmer regions.

Human Interactions
It may infest homes with dogs.

Facts
It is one of the few ticks adapted to indoor life.

Sources
ODNR academic sources

Blood from dogs | Homes kennels buildings | Statewide