Lone Star Tick
( Amblyomma americanium) - This tick is about 1/8 in. long and is dark brown. It has a white spot in the center of the back, or may have several white spots on the rear of the back. \r\n
"Biography"
The young and adult stages of this tick are parasites of small and large 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 populations. Use repellents on clothing when walking in areas infested with ticks. Liquid spray and granular insecticides applied in the spring provide some control. \r\n
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