How long can a tick live in your carpet
Ticks can survive for a long time in carpets, mattresses, furniture and other household items. In fact, the American Dog Tick, brown dog tick and the Western Black-Legged Tick can all live up to one year living in carpeting or furniture. Other species such as the Lone Star Tick and the Deer Tick (or wood tick) have shorter lifespans as they are unable to overwinter indoors.The presence of ticks in your home can be quite dangerous if they host...
