Tick Eggs: How to Spot Them, Risks, and What to Do Next

How to Spot Tick Eggs

Tick eggs are extremely small—usually less than a millimeter in size—and often cluster together in groups. They can appear:

1. 1. • On pets or animal bedding – Especially in hidden areas like fur, folds of skin, or under collars.
      • In outdoor areas – Tall grass, leaf litter, or garden soil can harbor tick eggs.
      • Inside homes – If pets bring ticks indoors, eggs may end up on carpets, furniture, or pet bedding.

Visually, tick eggs are typically tiny, oval, and off-white or yellowish. They can look like tiny grains of sand, so careful inspection is necessary.

Risks Associated With Tick Eggs

While tick eggs themselves don’t bite or transmit disease, they are the beginning of the next generation of ticks. Once the eggs hatch, the larvae (called “seed ticks”) can attach to humans or animals, potentially spreading:

1. 1. • Lyme disease
      • Rocky Mountain spotted fever
      • Anaplasmosis
      • Babesiosis
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