Where are American dog and Lone Star ticks found?

Where are American dog and Lone Star ticks found?

• A. Desert habitats
• B. Forested and more open habitats with long grass
• C. Urban areas only
• D. High altitude tundra

Answer: (B)

These ticks thrive where vegetation provides cover and hosts are available. They quest from the tops of grasses and leaf litter, waiting to latch onto passing animals or people. That means forested areas and open habitats with long grass—such as woodland edges, pastures, and grassy trails—are ideal for them. Desert habitats lack the humidity and host abundance they need, high-altitude tundra is too cold and dry, and saying “urban areas only” ignores their broader rural and suburban presence. So the best answer describes forested and open habitats with long grass.

These ticks thrive where vegetation provides cover and hosts are available. They quest from the tops of grasses and leaf litter, waiting to latch onto passing animals or people. That means forested areas and open habitats with long grass—such as woodland edges, pastures, and grassy trails—are ideal for them. Desert habitats lack the humidity and host abundance they need, high-altitude tundra is too cold and dry, and saying “urban areas only” ignores their broader rural and suburban presence. So the best answer describes forested and open habitats with long grass.