- Causing itching and discomfort: When ticks bite, they can cause itching and irritation of the skin, leading to dermatitis or rashes.
- Transmitting diseases: Ticks are vectors for many diseases such as relapsing fever, Lyme disease, and babesiosis. They can transmit parasites such as babesia and rickettsia to animals or humans.
Affecting overall health: Ticks bite and causing other diseases can reduce the overall health of people or animals.