Which type of tick is found indoors more often than others?

The brown dog tick is more frequently found indoors than other types of ticks. This is largely due to its close association with dogs and domestic pets. Unlike other tick species that typically reside in outdoor environments, the brown dog tick can thrive in indoor settings where dogs reside, such as homes, kennels, and veterinary clinics.

Brown dog ticks require hosts for their lifecycle, and since they can infest dogs and live in the areas where the pets are located, they are often transported indoors. They can reproduce and develop in indoor environments, making them a common pest for households with pets.

In contrast, other tick species such as American dog ticks, black-legged ticks, and Rocky Mountain ticks tend to prefer outdoor habitats and are often found in grassy or wooded areas, where they wait for hosts to come by. Their lifecycle and behavior do not typically favor an indoor existence like that of the brown dog tick, which can establish itself within the home environment more readily.