American Dog Tick
( Dermacentor variabilis) - This tick is about 1/8 inch long and is dark brown with an irregular pattern of white markings on the body area behind the head. It has 8 legs.\r\n
"Biography"
The young and adult stages of this tick are external parasites of animals. The 3 immature stages require a blood meal from a different host in order to develop to the adult stage and to lay eggs.\r\n
Treatment
Keep vegetation cut low to discourage small animal (rabbits, field mice) populations; use repellents on clothing when walking in areas infested with ticks. Liquid and granular insecticides applied in the spring may help with control.\r\n
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