Another blood sucker is ticks, a type of arachnid. MDC notes three types of ticks common in Missouri, including the Lone Star Tick, American Dog Tick and Deer Tick. The first features either white ...

Ticks are small, blood-sucking parasites related to spiders and mites. They’re often found in great numbers in areas where ...

The other common types are deer ticks and dog ticks. The most concerning as far as disease goes is the Lone Star tick. Visit the Missouri Department of Conservation website for more on Missouri ticks.