Ixodes tick

Ixodes ticks are small, blood-feeding parasites commonly known as deer ticks. They are capable of transmitting diseases such as Lyme disease to humans and animals. These ticks are typically found in wooded or grassy areas and latch onto hosts while they walk or rest. Ixodes ticks have a multi-stage lifecycle—larva, nymph, and adult—each requiring a blood meal to develop. They are usually active in spring and summer. Preventing tick bites involves using insect repellent, wearing protective clothing, and performing thorough tick checks after outdoor activities in tick-prone areas.