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Lone Star Ticks
 The
lone star tick, named for the prominent white dot on the back of the adult
female, is very abundant in south central and south east U.S.
Although lone star
ticks are most active in May and June it is possible to find the adults active
on warm days throughout the winter and early spring.
This species has a wide
host range.
Adult ticks are commonly found on large mammals such as cattle,
deer, horses and dogs. The immature ticks may feed on the same hosts, though
they prefer to feed on birds and small mammals.
This tick does not transmit Lyme disease, in some countries, lone star ticks
are a carrier of Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Lone Star Ticks, causes paralysis in man and in dogs.
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