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Learn how to identify ticks by species, appearance, and location. Find out which ticks can transmit diseases to humans and animals in the US and Canada.
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Hard ticks (Ixodidae) begin as an egg that is laid by an adult female tick. Once the egg hatches a larva emerges that must then find and feed on a small mammal or bird (host). After feeding it drops to the ground from the host and goes through a molting process, emerging as a nymph. Nymphal hard ticks then seek larger hosts, and after feeding drop ...
Soft ticks (Argasidae), like hard ticks begin as an egg, hatch into a larva, feed and then molt into a nymph. Nymphal soft ticks may go through as many as seven phases as nymphs, requiring a blood meal at each stage. Soft ticks’ life cycle lasts from months to years depending on the species. The bite is typically painless and only lasts 15-30 minut...
American Dog Tick
The American dog tick has a dark brown body. Females have an off-white shield, while adult males look more mottled. The greatest risk of being bitten is from the adult females during the spring and summer months. Pathogens: This species is the primary vector of the bacteria that cause Rocky Mountain spotted fever ((Rickettsia rickettsii)). It is also known to transmit Tularemia (Francisella tularensis), Ehrlichia, Anaplasma,and tick paralysis. Location:This tick has a broad distribution east...
Blacklegged “Deer” Tick
This tick is most easily identified by its reddish-orange body, black shield and dark black legs. Pathogens: The deer tick is known to transmit Borrelia burgdorferi (the agent of Lyme disease), Borrelia mayonii (which causes a Lyme-like illness), Borrelia miyamotoi and Borrelia hermsii (that both cause relapsing fever Borreliosis), Ehrlichia muris (ehrlichiosis), Anaplasma phagocytophilum (anaplasmosis), Babesia microti (babesiosis), multiple species of Rickettsia, deer tick virus, and Powass...
Brown Dog Tick
The brown dog tick is a reddish brown with a narrow shape in comparison to other ticks. Pathogens: All life stages of this tick can transmit Rocky Mountain spotted fever (Rickettsia rickettsia), Q Fever, and other rickettsioses to humans. They can also transmit several diseases specific to dogs. Location:Dogs are the primary host for the brown dog tick which is found world-wide. The brown dog tick can survive and breed in nature but live primarily in and around homes with dogs (for example, d...
Learn how to identify different types of ticks and their life cycles, and what diseases they can transmit to humans and animals. See pictures of hard ticks, soft ticks, and their pathogens, such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and more.
Learn how to identify different types of ticks and the diseases they can transmit to humans and pets. See photos and descriptions of blacklegged, American dog, brown dog and lone star ticks.
- Black-legged tick or deer tick. The black-legged tick, also known as the deer tick, is mainly found in the eastern half and Midwest region of the U.S. The scientific name for this tick is Ixodes scapularis.
- Lone Star tick. The Lone Star tick is mainly found in the Southern and Eastern U.S. Its scientific name is Amblyomma americanum. The Lone Star tick can spread
- Alpha-gal syndrome and the Lone Star tick. Bites from the Lone Star tick can sometimes lead to alpha-gal syndrome, which is associated with a meat allergy.
- American dog tick. The American dog tick is mainly found east of the U.S. Rocky Mountains. The scientific name for this tick is Dermacentor variabilis. The American dog tick also is found in some areas of the Pacific Coast.
May 7, 2024 · Ticks can be hard to spot but spread serious diseases. See pictures of what tick bites and rashes look like and get tips from experts on how to identify them.
Sep 2, 2020 · Learn how to identify different types of ticks that live in the U.S. and the diseases they can transmit. Find out how to avoid and remove ticks and when to see a doctor.
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Jun 21, 2024 · Within this order there are essentially four species of tick that you need to know about: the American dog tick, the brown dog tick, the lone star tick, and the deer tick. Let's look at each one of these and give you a start at tick identification.
