An invasive tick species is swiftly making its way across the United States, the first to do so in about 50 years. Source: WisContext
Invasive Asian longhorned tick could spread to Alabama, researchers say (via al.com)
Researchers have identified areas of the country where a new tick species could spread. Source: al.com
USC researchers race against tick-borne illness before it spreads in U.S. (via USC News)
The Asian longhorned tick, new to North America, can transmit a disease that causes nausea, diarrhea and muscle pain — and, often, death. Source: USC News
Asian tick that clones itself could spread fast and far in the US, study says (via CNN)
The Asian longhorned tick most likely began invading the United States years ago. Now found in nine states, the tick may soon occupy a large swath of eastern North America as well as coastal regions of the Pacific Northwest, according to research. Source: CNN
Scientists concerned about spread of invasive tick (via The Associated Press)
In the year since the Asian longhorned tick was officially spotted in New Jersey, it’s expanded to eight more states, including Virginia. Source: The Associated Press
Asian longhorn tick discovered in New Hampshire (via UnionLeader.com)
CONCORD — An invasive tick species was recently discovered in New Hampshire, prompting state officials to ask people to be on the lookout for the Asian longhorned tick. Source: UnionLeader.com
Invasive tick discovered in central Pa. brings risks for livestock, people (via PennLive.com)
Apart from the risk of tick-borne pathogens, longhorned ticks can also cause anemia in livestock as they feed on the blood of the animal. Source: PennLive.com
An Invasive New Tick Is Spreading in the U.S. (via r20.rs6.net)
The Asian long-horned tick, reported in New Yorkâs suburbs and as far west as Arkansas, can carry lethal diseases. But no infected specimens have yet been found here. Source: r20.rs6.net
New type of tick turns up in Polk Co. (via WSPA)
Officials say a new species of tick has made its way to western North Carolina. Source: WSPA
Researchers find new invasive tick species in Staten Island park (via SILive.com)
The Asian longhorned tick was found in Conference House Park in Tottenville during a tick sweep Thursday. Source: SILive.com
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