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What Eats Ticks? Learn What Animals Eat Ticks

More to Know About the Top Insects and Animals That Eat Ticks

In the FAQs below, we’ll explore more about what common animals eat ticks. Need some help with tick control in your yard? Mosquito Joe has the answers to that too! Contact a location near you to schedule service.

  • It's hard to know for sure what animal eats the most ticks but studies have thought that opossums are among the most effective tick eaters. Studies estimate that an opossum can kill or eat as many as 5,000 ticks in a single season through their grooming habits.

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