Garrapatas

Tick species determines which diseases are plausible in your area, which is the only reason tick identification matters to a homeowner.

Garrapata de patas negras

Adult females have a solid dark reddish-orange abdomen with a distinct solid black shield behind the head, and…

The shield behind the head carries conspicuous white or silvery mottled ornamentation, unlike the blacklegged …

Adult females carry a single conspicuous white or cream spot in the centre of the back — the "lone star" — whi…

Uniform reddish-brown with no white ornamentation on the shield, separating it from the American dog tick.…

Revisado por AgainstPest Editorial Team Última revisión: 2026-08-17