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How Ticks Work

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Although you would expect ticks in the woods and countryside, you can find ticks everywhere, even in the city. Learn more about ticks in this HowStuffWorks video.

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Although you would expect ticks in the woods and countryside, you can find ticks everywhere, even in the city. Learn more about ticks in this HowStuffWorks video.

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How Fleas Work (1:34)

Fleas are tiny, parasitic insects that suck blood and plague pets worldwide. Learn more about fleas in this HowStuffWorks video.

How Ticks Work (1:19)

Although you would expect ticks in the woods and countryside, you can find ticks everywhere, even in the city. Learn more about ticks in this HowStuffWorks video.

How Chiggers Work (0:46)

Chiggers are the larvae of mites belonging to the suborder prostigmata. Learn more about chiggers in this video from HowStuffWorks.

How Termites Work (1:30)

There are forty one different species of termites in the United States. Learn more about termites in this video from HowStuffWorks.