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Lone Star Tick
The lone star tick Amblyomma americanum, is found primarily in the southern and south central US. It is a reddish-brown species and the common hosts include a wide variety of mammals, including humans, and ground feeding birds. The adult females have a distinct white spot on their back and males have white markings around the outside of their back. This tick species can transmit ehrlichiosis, Lyme Disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and tularemia.
This species has a wide host range. Adult ticks are commonly
found on large mammals such as cattle, deer, horses and dogs. The immature ticks
may feed on the same hosts, though they prefer to feed on birds and small
mammals. All stages of lone star tick will feed 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.
For additional control on the exterior, use a granular product such as
Talstar.
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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. 
