Deer Tick
Ixodes scapularis
Parasitic arachnids found in tall brush that attach to hosts and transmit Lyme disease to humans and pets....
Behavior & Habits in Florida
Parasitic arachnids found in tall brush that attach to hosts and transmit Lyme disease to humans and pets.
How to Identify the Deer Tick
- ▸ Distinctly black legs
- ▸ Reddish-orange body with dark back
- ▸ Nymphs nearly invisible (1-2mm)
- ▸ Quest from tall grass and brush edges
Health & Property Risks, High Risk
- ! Lyme disease
- ! Anaplasmosis
- ! Babesiosis
- ! Powassan virus
What to Do in Florida
Remove leaf litter and clear vegetation from yard edges, and check skin carefully after time outdoors. Schedule professional acaricide treatment of the yard perimeter.
Professional Solutions from Mosquito Control Florida
Quick Reference
- Risk Level
- High
- Bites/Stings
- Yes
- Active Season
- Year-round; adults most active October-May
- Where Found
- yard, skin
- Category
- biting-stinging
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Deer Tick FAQ, Florida
Does the Deer Tick bite in Florida?
Yes. The Deer Tick (Ixodes scapularis) bites or stings. Parasitic arachnids found in tall brush that attach to hosts and transmit Lyme disease to humans and pets.
When is Deer Tick season in Florida?
In Florida, Deer Tick activity is: Year-round; adults most active October-May.
What does a Deer Tick look like?
Key ID features: Distinctly black legs; Reddish-orange body with dark back; Nymphs nearly invisible (1-2mm); Quest from tall grass and brush edges.
What should I do about Deer Ticks in my Florida yard?
Remove leaf litter and clear vegetation from yard edges, and check skin carefully after time outdoors. Schedule professional acaricide treatment of the yard perimeter.
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