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Asian longhorned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis) nymph and female

Be On the Lookout: There’s a New Tick in Town

The Asian longhorned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis) was discovered in the U.S. in 2017, and it poses health threats to both animals and humans. A new guide in the Journal of Integrated Pest Management outlines the different management strategies that are being developed, and surveillance and prevention are key to reducing this non-native arthropod's impact.