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Identification of Tick Eggs
Tick eggs are extremely small, typically around 0.5 millimeters in diameter—approximately the size of a poppy seed. They are generally oval or pear-shaped and may appear translucent, whitish, pale yellow, or light brown, depending on the tick species and stage of development.
Ticks commonly lay eggs in clusters. These clusters may be found in sheltered locations such as leaf litter, vegetation, soil, or other protected surfaces near the ground.
The eggs are usually smooth and somewhat glossy. As they develop, their
