Hungry ticks can use this static trick to land on you and your pets

A new discovery has shed light on how hungry ticks employ a static trick to
land on humans and their pets. Researchers have found that ticks generate
static electricity to improve their chances of attaching themselves to
hosts. As they crawl on dry surfaces, the friction between their bodies and
the ground causes them to build up an electric charge. This static charge
acts as a form of attraction, allowing ticks to effortlessly attach
themselves to passing hosts, such as humans or animals. The study
highlights the importance of taking preventive measures, such as wearing
appropriate clothing and using insect repellents, to reduce the risk of
tick bites and the potential transmission of diseases they carry.