Some ticks can survive from 1 to 3 weeks on home flooring
Why it matters: Ticks can survive indoors for weeks, increasing the risk of bites even after outdoor exposure.
- New scientific evidence confirms that ticks can survive indoors on common flooring types for extended periods.
- Two species of ticks were specifically studied, demonstrating their ability to live for one to three weeks inside homes.
- Public concern about ticks detaching inside houses and surviving is now validated, underscoring a previously unquantified risk.
A new study confirms that two common tick species can survive indoors on household flooring for one to three weeks, providing the first scientific evidence to a long-standing public concern. This research highlights the previously underestimated risk of ticks detaching inside homes and posing a continued threat to human and pet health.
