Deer Ticks

With no white markings, they are brown to black in color and are very, very small. Both nymph and adult stages can transmit diseases such as Lyme and Babesiosis.

Lone Star Ticks

Tannish red. Females are aggressive with a light-colored spot at the center of their back. Males have light-colored marks. Their bite can cause, Ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and an allery to red meat.

Dog Ticks

Larger than the others in size, brown to reddish brown with gray and silver markings on their backs, behind the mouth. It’s bite can transmit Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Tulermia.