American Dog Tick: also known as the wood tick 

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The American dog tick, also known as the wood tick, is a species of tick that is found in North America. 

The American dog tick is a common vector of several diseases, including Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia. 

Most regions experience adult males and females being active from April to early August. 

and are mostly found questing in tall grass and low-lying brush and twigs. 

Humans are commonly attacked by adult American dog ticks, which usually climb to the top of the head. 

The female American dog tick can lay thousands of eggs at a time, 

The tick's larvae and nymphs feed on small mammals, birds, and reptiles