Ticks are members of the group of animals called arachnids which also includes spiders, mites and scorpions. They are important to humans and animals because they can serve as vectors of disease. The tick borne disease of greatest concern in Ontario is Lyme disease which is carried by the black legged tick (also known as deer tick). Other ticks that are found on humans and pets in Ontario include the ground hog tick and the … Read More »