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Deer Tick Black-legged Tick (Deer Tick) Ixodes scapularis The black-legged tick, Ixodes scapularis, occurs in the eastern half of the US. Common hosts include deer, livestock and dogs. This species readily feeds on humans in the northeastern US and only occasionally in Texas. The males and females or dark brown in color and have no white markings. Males may be only 1/8 inch long, while engorged females may be as much as ½ inch in length. This tick species is known to transmit Lyme disease and babesiosis. The deer tick is found in grassy areas, open fields, and especially the
margin where fields meet wooded areas. Newly hatched deer The risk of being bitten by a deer tick infected with Lyme
disease is greatest in the summer months of June and July when the nymph stage
is active. This is the time of year when people (and notably children) are most
active outdoors. Make a habit of thoroughly
Habitat modification is considered to be the most permanent approach to tick management. They are most commonly found in grassy, brushy, wooded, and shaded areas. Therefore, by keeping grass well-clipped, removing brush, and pruning trees to allow more sunlight to penetrate to the soil surface will discourage ticks from becoming established in these areas. In addition, it eliminates suitable habitat for the immature (larval and nymphal) tick hosts, which includes small rodents such as the white-footed mouse and the meadow vole. Second, limit access of dogs and children to "tick" habitats. Dog control is important to reduce tick infestations. Dogs should be de-ticked daily by an adult. If necessary, get your pet treated. A number of products are available, and should be used under the direction of a veterinarian. The area around the pet bed can be carefully and thoroughly treated with a number of insecticides such as Suspend, Tempo, Bedlam, or Precor 2000. Other areas needing particular attention include baseboards, doorway and window casings, and the edges of carpets.
For additional control on the exterior, use a granular product such as
Talstar.
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Tips For Control and Prevention Avoid ticks outdoors by avoiding walking through tall grass and shrubby areas. Wear slacks tucked into socks and light colored clothing to make it easier to detect ticks. Stay close to the center of hiking trails to avoid brushing against vegetation. Check companions and children frequently for ticks. Apply repellents such as DEET to shoes, socks and pants. Keep grass mowed around buildings and in home lawns and along paths. Remove brush adjacent to trails and public areas which might serve as animal resting sites.
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Outdoor areas should
also be treated. This includes the yard, dog house, and crawl space.
Edges of turf, shrubs, and other vegetation should also be treated.
When treating the yard, be sure to treat all fences, walls, siding, plant
material, and so forth up to several feet above the ground. 
