"Static Electricity: The Surprising Method Ticks Use to 'Leap' Onto Humans"

Ticks are attracted to their hosts through electrostatic charges, which can be equivalent to hundreds or thousands of volts. Researchers discovered that ticks can be pulled onto charged objects from several centimeters away, and they are attracted to both positive and negative charges. This unique quirk may also apply to other small parasitic creatures. The findings open up possibilities for developing anti-static technology to deter parasites, and further research is needed to determine if ticks can actively detect electrostatic charges or if it is a passive process.