07/17/2025
Ticks are everywhere these days, even in our backyards! This particular tick is moving into our area and was first spotted in Indiana in April 2023.
🚨 Longhorned ticks: What should you tell your clients?
The Asian longhorned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis) has been making headlines as it spreads rapidly across the U.S., now found in almost half of all states.
One major concern? These ticks can reproduce without mating — a single female can lay up to 2,000 eggs and create a whole new local population on her own.
However, here’s what your clients need to know:
✔️ They do not transmit Lyme disease in the U.S.
✔️ The main risk is to farm animals, especially cattle.
✔️ They rarely bite people and aren’t aggressive toward humans.
The best advice remains the same: Use tick preventives consistently, check pets regularly, and reassure clients that panic isn’t necessary.
Learn more about the tick’s spread, potential risks, and what to watch for in our latest Trends article.
👉https://hubs.li/Q03xgdbs0
