The Lone Star tick, scientifically known as Amblyomma americanum, is commonly found across the southeastern, eastern, and south-central United States and has gradually expanded farther north. Adult females are easy to recognize because of the single white spot on their backs, while males usually have lighter streaks or speckled markings. Unlike some ticks that simply wait for an animal or person to brush past them, Lone Star ticks actively seek out ho…Continue Reading
