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Engorged Deer Tick vs. Engorged Dog Tick: How to Tell the Difference Between Them
An engorged deer tick larva remains dormant during fall using the excess stored blood feed as they evolve into a nymph. The ...
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Deer ticks can cause lyme disease — here's how to identify and treat a bite
The percentage of deer ticks carrying the Lyme disease bacteria varies per region, and it can range from 2 to 25% of nymphs [young deer ticks] or 5 to 60% of adults, says Thomas N. Mather ...
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When does tick season start in NY? Did the snowy winter kill them off? What we know
Ticks biting humans and dogs this spring have sparked an uptick in ER visits. Here's tips on knowing what ticks look like, ...
New London County tick populations continue to grow
Ticks that can spread diseases that afflict people, including Lyme disease, continue to proliferate in Connecticut, the latest findings from a multiyear tick surveillance program show. On Monday, the ...
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When does tick season start in NY? Did the snowy winter kill them off? What we know
Young deer ticks, called nymphs, are brown and the size of poppy seeds. Adult female deer ticks are red and black, while males are black. Adult deer ticks are about the size of a sesame seed.