08-05-2013, 03:47 PM
Yes, ticks are generally a dry weather crowd. Have had dogs get them in Honolulu and Kauai, but not here in Hilo. Of particular note is to inspect your dogs, new arrivals from the mainland, who get quarantined at Halawa. The staff will powder the pets during their stay, but you still need to inspect and remove the few stubborn stragglers. At least that was my experience with our dog. I was told the ticks live in the trees there.