Finding a lone star tick can be unsettling, but the most important thing is to stay calm and act promptly. Most bites do not result in illness, especially if the tick is removed quickly and correctly.
How to Identify a Lone Star Tick
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The lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum) is named for the single white or silvery spot on the back of the adult female. Adult males lack the single dot but have lighter markings along their backs.
If the Tick Is Crawling on You
If it hasn’t attached
