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Do all ticks quest in the same way?
No. Questing height, movement and reliance on nests or host trails differ among tick species and life stages, and many soft ticks use shelter-based host seeking instead.
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Ambush and hunter strategies
Some ticks wait on vegetation for a passing host, while others move more actively in response to cues. Soft ticks often remain in cracks, nests or burrows and feed when hosts return.
Prevention must match ecology
Advice for woodland vegetation may not address a tick associated with buildings, kennels or animal shelters. Regional identification and habitat information guide control.