Black-legged Tick
Ixodes scapularis
About Black-legged Tick
Black-legged Tick (Ixodes scapularis) is a common outdoor pest encountered in Middle Tennessee yards. Understanding this pest's habits and lifecycle helps with effective management. Mr. Lawn Care offers targeted yard treatments for pest control across the Middle Tennessee service area.
Black-legged Tick (Ixodes scapularis) is a household pest commonly found in Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This entry is part of our Household Pests identification guide.
As lawn care and treatment specialists, we encounter Black-legged Tick regularly when servicing properties across the region. Proper identification is the first step toward effective pest management that protects both your turf and your landscape plantings.
Quick Facts
- Common Name
- Black-legged Tick
- Scientific Name
- Ixodes scapularis
- Category
- Household Pest
- Region
- Middle Tennessee
