Vehicles that are older than 25 years. do not need testing. 2009 and newer model year gasoline. powered vehicles never need testing. 2007 and newer model year diesel. powered vehicles never need testing. Diesel powered passenger vehicles less. than 6001 pounds do not need to test.
They may also be dark red or even blue in color which makes them look similar to a bruise over the skin. In later stages of tick bite rash red color may also change to purple. Multiple rashes. In many cases, more than one rash may arise over the skin surface as a result of a tick bite. Some patients may also experience itchy symptoms in the region of rash. In later stages, the condition may lead to joint aches, extreme tiredness, muscle pain, headaches and high fever.
Like most other ticks, lone star ticks are a vector for many diseases, and a bite may incur a nasty rash and possible secondary infections. Medical attention should be sought in the case of a bite, and patients are usually treated with a course of antibiotics.