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Pest Prescriptions - Deer Tick vs. Dog Tick Identification
Black-legged deer ticks are much smaller than dog ticks. Deer tick bites, however, are much more dangerous than dog tick bites. You can learn even more in this robust deer tick pest guide.
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The black-legged deer tick are named for their dark legs, which are in contrast to their pale bodies. They are much smaller than dog ticks, measuring about the size of a sesame seed and are flat, broad, oval-shaped. In the United States, black-legged deer ticks are most commonly found in the Northeast region from Virginia to Maine. In the north-central states, mostly Wisconsin and Minnesota, and on the west coast, primarily in Northern California.
The American dog tick is reddish brown with white or yellow markings and is much larger than the black-legged deer tick. In fact, the female can grow to about half an inch after she drinks her fill of blood. Dog ticks are found throughout the United States and the world.
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