Deadly Tick Found at Detroit Airport | Detroit News

U.S. Customs agents at Detroit Metro Airport pulled off a major find: a Southern cattle tick nymph smuggled in on leaves from Vietnam — a species thought eradicated in the U.S. decades ago. These ticks are top-tier pests, historically devastating to America’s cattle industry, and now only survive in isolated regions like Texas, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The discovery underscores the critical role of border security in preventing invasive species, as CBP officials vow to maintain a “no tick zone” — proving vigilance is more vital than ever. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/d0c75a0d852a9aea