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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 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 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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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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