Centers for Disease Control

“The lone star tick is widely distributed in the Northeast, South and Midwest United States.”

Centers for Disease Control · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-01

According to the CDC, the lone star tick is widely distributed across the Northeast, South and Midwest United States.

“only a select few [ticks] bite and transmit bacteria, viruses and parasites (pathogens) that cause diseases in people,”

Centers for Disease Control · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-01

According to the CDC, only a select few ticks bite and transmit pathogens that cause diseases in people.

“The adult female is distinguished by a white dot or ‘lone star’ on her back. The nymph and adult females most frequently bite humans and spread disease,”

Centers for Disease Control · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-01

The CDC reports that the adult female lone star tick is distinguished by a white dot on her back and that nymph and adult females most frequently bite humans and spread disease.