Feb 19, 2025 · Ticks are arachnids, related to spiders, mites, and scorpions. In Wisconsin, there are three types of ticks that can spread disease to people: The deer (black-legged) tick; The wood (American dog) tick, and; The lone star tick. Nearly all illnesses spread by ticks in Wisconsin are caused by the deer tick.

In the Midwest, the most common ticks on people and pets are the deer tick (also called the blacklegged tick), the wood tick (also called the American dog tick) and the lone star tick. Here we provide some images to help you decide which one you have.

Learn the different types of TICKS in Wisconsin, AND how to identify by sight or sound. How many of these species have YOU seen?

There are at least 16 reported species of ticks in Wisconsin, only a few of which feed on and spread diseases to humans. The most commonly encountered ticks in Wisconsin are the deer tick ( Ixodes scapularis ; called the blacklegged tick by specialists) and the wood tick ( Dermacentor variabilis ; called the American dog tick by specialists).

Jul 16, 2024 · Ticks are found in many areas throughout Wisconsin and can spread diseases to people and animals by biting them. Learn how to prevent diseases spread by ticks. Get the facts about ticks in Wisconsin

This website was created by tick researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to provide members of the public with evidence-based information and guidance on ticks and tick-borne diseases in Wisconsin.

Ticks are wreaking havoc across Wisconsin resulting in some of the highest rates of tick-borne diseases across the country, according to U.S. News & World Report. These pests are usually active...

American dog ticks or Wood ticks can spread Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia. These ticks are common throughout Wisconsin, but very rarely spread disease in our state. Symptoms of illnesses spread by ticks can range from mild to severe.

May 31, 2018 · Greg Gauthier, UW Health infectious disease specialist, said that in Wisconsin the most common tick to transmit infection is the deer tick (Ixodes scapularis). While there are 15 tick-borne illnesses in the U.S., the following tick-borne diseases affect Wisconsin and the upper Midwest: Lyme disease (Borrelia burgdorferi, Borrelia mayonii)

Apr 2, 2024 · Three types of ticks are found in Wisconsin: deer ticks, wood ticks, and lone star ticks. Deer ticks and wood ticks are found throughout the state, while lone stars are only in the far southern portion.