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The identified species included Dermacentor niveus, D. marginatus, Rhipicephalus sanguineus, R. turanicus, R. bursa, Haemaphysalis punctata, Hae. sulcata, Hyalomma marginatum, H. anatolicum anatolicum, H. anatolicum excavatum, and H. detritum detritum. Seasonal tick activity peaked in summer (51.7%) and spring (42.9%), with a significant decline in autumn (\u03c72 = 48.72, df = 3, p &lt; 0.001). No active ticks were observed in winter due to the harsh continental climate. Adult Hyalomma ticks, which are known potential vectors of Crimean\u2013Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF), remained active except during winter. The high prevalence of these vector species suggests a need for further investigation into pathogen circulation in the region. 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