Identify a Tick

This chart from the University of Rhode Island shows you how to ID common ticks throughout the US based on their life stage. Choose the region where you live in the red bar on the right, and the site shows you the ticks in order from most to least common.

Can’t identify the tick you found on you? Take a picture and use the form on this University of Rhode Island website to find out for free what the tick was and to get suggestions for next steps to protect your health.