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The ticks found in the United States are divided taxonomically into two main families-- the hard ticks (Ixodidae) and soft ticks (Argasidae). The hard ticks are flattened in the unfed state and the mouthparts are clearly visible. The soft ticks have an oval or pear-shaped outline with the anterior body region broadly rounded. The mouthparts are difficult to see from a dorsal view. Most ticks of economic importance fall under hard ticks, and include the Brown Dog Tick, the American Dog Tick, Lone Star Tick, or the Black-Legged Tick (Deer Tick). After a blood meal that engorges the female tick, she drops to the ground and lays thousands of eggs in the ground (See the diagram below). The eggs develop, hatch and the larva climb low vegetation to look for a host. Since ticks cannot run, hop, fly, or move quickly, they must climb onto an appropriate object, such as tall grass, vegetation, fences or sides of buildings to wait for a host. When they detect vibrations and chemical cues such as host odors or exhaled carbon dioxide, they fall from their perch and hope to snag or attach onto a passing host. Usually small mammals like mice are the host for these juvenile stages. The larvae feed and molt to become nymphs that will develop and molt to become adults. The adults, once on the host (a larger mammal), climb upward looking for a place to attach. They will generally choose a high point on the host or choose a tight place, like between the skin or collar, to attach and begin feeding.
For the most part, just about all ticks can be treated in a similar way with insecticides. Click on your tick at left to examine your control options.
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