Asian longhorned tick found in Illinois for the first time

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A new invasive species has been located in Illinois: the Asian longhorned tick. Since the species was first discovered in the U.S. in 2017, it has been found in 19 states. As of April 12, Illinois has become the 20th. A routine active tick surveillance from the Illinois Department of Public Health […]

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