Fact Sheet Written by:
Russell E. Wright, Professor Emeritus of Entomology
Robert W. Barker, Professor Emeritus of Entomology
And Provided by
Oklahoma State University
Ticks are very important pests of wildlife, domestic animals,
and humans. Their irritating bites cause extreme pain and economic losses in domestic animals and a great deal of discomfort to people who work or play in tick-infested areas. In addition, ticks transmit several disease-causing organisms in animals and humans.
Tick bites can cause dermatosis (an itching, swelling, inflamed condition of the skin) on the host. Tick bites can also lead to secondary bacterial infections. In animals, the loss of blood from tick feeding can cause secondary anemia and possible death.
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