Size
1/8”-1/4”
Color
Brown
Description
The Lone Star Tick is brown thrives in wooded areas, especially near water, where it can be aggressive in finding hosts such as deer and other mammals. The female has a white star on her back.
The Lone Star Tick can transmit Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and other serious diseases. Some people may not know they have been bitten by the Lone Star Tick while others will have an immediate reaction. Seek medical attention if you develop a rash around the tick bite, experience flu-like symptoms, numbness, tingling, weakness, paralysis, or feeling uncoordinated after a suspected tick bite.
Control Advice
Avoid dense forest areas and inspect your pets and yourself after leaving any wooded area. If hiking outdoors wear a hat, long sleeves and long pants in light colors so ticks are easier to find. Remove tick using tweezers to pull out the mouthparts. Do not squeeze the tick.
Active Seasons
The Lone Star Tick is most active in spring and summer.