Which statement about the brown dog tick is true?

Which statement about the brown dog tick is true?

• A. It never bites humans
• B. It only infests birds
• C. It can infest homes and dogs
• D. It is larger than a breadbox

Answer: (C)

Brown dog ticks are comfortable living with dogs and can establish populations inside homes. They hitch rides on pets and then drop off into living areas like bedding, furniture, and kennels, creating an indoor infestation alongside the animal host. That combination—infesting dogs and being able to persist in the home—is what makes this statement true. They can bite humans who share the space, and they’re small in size, far from anything like a breadbox. They’re not limited to birds, which is why that other idea isn’t accurate.

Brown dog ticks are comfortable living with dogs and can establish populations inside homes. They hitch rides on pets and then drop off into living areas like bedding, furniture, and kennels, creating an indoor infestation alongside the animal host. That combination—infesting dogs and being able to persist in the home—is what makes this statement true. They can bite humans who share the space, and they’re small in size, far from anything like a breadbox. They’re not limited to birds, which is why that other idea isn’t accurate.