There are two families of ticks found in the United States: Ixodidae (hard ticks) and Argasidae (soft ticks). Of the 700 species of hard ticks and 200 species of soft ticks found throughout the world, only a few are known to bite and transmit disease to humans.

May 25, 2016 · Top L and R pictures are of a female deer tick. Bottom L picture is a male deer tick and bottom R is an engorged deer tick. 2. Western Blacklegged Tick (Ixodes pacificus) This is the other type of tick which can transmit Lyme disease.

What do some of the most common types of ticks look like? Learn how to identify tick species and find out how you can keep your family safe this tick season.

Mar 8, 2025 · Identifying a tick bite lets you to watch for signs of infection and decide when to seek medical care. Learn to recognize tick bites and signs of Lyme disease.

May 25, 2023 · If you're unsure what a tick bite looks like and are worried one you, these photos can help you identify a bite and tick bullseye rash before you see a doctor.

Mar 15, 2024 · Are tick bites itchy? Do they cause a rash? Here are the symptoms of a tick bite, plus pictures that can help you identify one if you think you’ve been bitten.

Sep 2, 2020 · We’ve put together an image gallery of the most common ticks in the region. In addition to learning more about the appearance and characteristics of the species, these pictures can help you identify a tick if you see one in your home or …

Aug 17, 2020 · View our high-res pictures of ticks to help identify the pests and potential problems. Use our tick images to see if you need pest control services in New England: MA, CT, RI, ME, NH, VT.

Tick Photos. Click on the images to view enlargements. Blacklegged Tick or Deer Tick (Ixodes scapularis)

Tick Talk is a resource where people can learn more about tick species, diseases ticks can spread, and tick prevention.