Species

The American dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis) is a common tick species found throughout the United States. It is known to transmit a number of diseases to humans, including Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia.  It is a hard tick, meaning that it has a hard, scutum or shield on its back. American dog ticks are typically found in areas with tall grass or shrubs, where they can attach t ...
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The Asian long-horned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis) is an invasive tick species that is native to parts of Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea. It has recently been found in a number of other countries, including the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. Here are some of the unique characteristics of the Asian long-horned tick: Physical appearance: The Asian long-horned tick is a ...
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The blacklegged tick, also known as the deer tick (Ixodes scapularis), is a small, dark tick that is commonly found in the eastern and central United States. It is known to transmit a number of diseases to humans, including Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. Here are some unique characteristics of the blacklegged tick: Physical appearance: The blacklegged tick is a small, dark tick ...
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The brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus) is a common tick species found throughout the world, including in the United States. It is known to transmit a number of diseases to humans and animals, including Rocky Mountain spotted fever and ehrlichiosis. Here are some unique characteristics of the brown dog tick: Physical appearance: The brown dog tick is a medium-sized tick that is typical ...
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Cactus ticks are a type of tick that are found in arid regions, particularly in the southwestern United States. They are small, reddish-brown parasites that feed on the blood of mammals, including humans. There are several species of cactus ticks, including the Gulf Coast tick (Amblyomma maculatum), the cayenne tick (Amblyomma cajennense), and the southern cattle tick (Amblyomma hebraeum). These ...
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The groundhog tick (Ixodes cookei) is a small, dark tick that is found throughout the eastern United States. It is known to transmit a number of diseases to humans, including Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia. Here are some unique characteristics of the groundhog tick: Physical appearance: The groundhog tick is a small, dark tick that is typically about 2-3 mm in size when fully gro ...
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The lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum) is known for the silvery white star-shaped spot on its back, and is distributed throughout the eastern US. The CDC has identified this tick as a vector for Ehrlichia chaffeensis and E. ewingii (ehrlichiosis), Francisella tularensis (tularemia), Heartland virus, Bourbon virus, and Southern tick-associated rash illness (STARI). Lone star tick can also cause ...
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