As outdoor season begins to ramp up, one unfortunate side effect is more encounters with ticks. These blood-sucking arthropods seek out humans and other animals on which to feed. Several species are found in North Carolina, and some can transmit serious diseases to their victims.
Because different species have different life histories and diseases they can transmit, identifying ticks can be important. Our new guide is focused on identification of the most common species humans encounter in the state, most of which are common in neighboring states as well. It provides descriptions of their anatomy, a key to common species, and pages dedicated to these species -- all illustrated using high resolution color images. The guide also includes a table showing the various diseases that ticks can potentially carry and transmit.
