Asian Longhorned Tick Alert

A new tick threat is spreading across Tennessee — the Asian longhorned tick, which can reproduce without mating and infest livestock in massive numbers. Native to Asia but now a major farming headache in places like Australia and New Zealand, these ticks can carry dangerous diseases including Rocky Mountain spotted fever. While they’re less likely to bite humans than familiar ticks, they’re still a serious concern for pets, wildlife, and people. Stay safe by using EPA-approved repellents, wearing treated clothing, checking for ticks after outdoor time, and tossing clothes in the dryer on high heat for 10 minutes to kill hitchhikers. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/27ded46c848b347b