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Do ticks make nests?

Ticks do not construct nests, although some live in the nests, burrows, shelters or buildings made and used by their hosts.

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Short answer

Ticks do not construct nests, although some live in the nests, burrows, shelters or buildings made and used by their hosts.

At a glance

Ticks do not construct nests, although some live in the nests, burrows, shelters or buildings made and used by their hosts. Species, stage, host and environment can change the answer. Use current public-health or veterinary guidance when the question affects health or treatment.

Key takeaways

• Ticks do not construct nests, although some live in the nests, burrows, shelters or buildings made and used by their hosts.

• Species, stage, host and environment can change the answer. Use current public-health or veterinary guidance when the question affects health or treatment.

• Apply the information with current regional guidance and the actual exposure; a single observation rarely supports a firm conclusion.

Direct answer

Ticks do not construct nests, although some live in the nests, burrows, shelters or buildings made and used by their hosts.

Why context matters

Species, stage, host and environment can change the answer. Use current public-health or veterinary guidance when the question affects health or treatment.