An invasive tick has been detected in southern Illinois. Media reports say the invasive Asian Longhorned Tick was recently found from Clay County cattle brought to a Marion County collection station, and represents the third county in which the tick has been found following its first detection last year.
The University of Illinois Extension says the detection was the result of a community-engaged program focused on tracking the range expansions and potential introductions of invasive tick species by soliciting ticks from the public as well as working with livestock producers to collect ticks from farm animals.
Officials say if the ticks are suspected, producers should contact their local U of I Extension Office.
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