A list of types of ticks found in the United States that are known to bite and transmit disease to humans.

Nov 14, 2023 · Take a picture of the tick, or if you can safely do it, save the tick so your healthcare team can identify the tick species. That can help with a diagnosis if you start to feel sick. If you find a tick, don't panic.

Mar 19, 2025 · Contrary to what the name suggests, white ticks are not an actual tick species. Instead, it’s a misnomer that either refers to ticks that appear white or pale at certain stages of their life cycle—we’re looking at you engorged tick and American Dog larvae—or the nicknames for the Lone Star Tick.

Sep 6, 2022 · Lone star ticks may transmit diseases that could potentially be life threatening. Some diseases include ehrlichiosis, STARI, and tularemia, among others. Get immediate medical attention if you’ve...

May 17, 2023 · Think you’ve spotted a tick on your body? These are the different types of ticks out there and the diseases they can transmit, just in case you start feeling off after your latest outdoor...

Are there white markings on the rear margin of the tick’s back OR a single white spot in the center of the back? YES: This is a Lone Star Tick (Amblyomma americanum). These ticks are extremely common throughout the entire eastern half of the United States, and can now be found as far north as Canada.

The most easily identifiable characteristic is an obvious white dot on the female's dorsal shield, which gives the tick species its name. Location: Most common in the southeastern United States, but have been spreading as far north as Maine

May 15, 2024 · The lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum) is widely distributed in the eastern, southeastern, and south-central United States. A. americanum is a very aggressive tick that bites humans. The adult female is distinguished by a white dot or “lone star” on her back.

Jun 15, 2023 · Fun in the sun brings an increased risk of insect bites—more specifically, tick bites. Here’s everything you need to know about the lone star tick and the tick-borne illness, alpha-gal syndrome, that has been seeing a serious spike across the U.S. and in South Jersey.

Tick Identification is extremely important for a number of reasons; the most important of which, is figuring out what pathogens a tick may carry (and transmit). While it’s typically much easier to …