Summary

Information for Tennesseans on the invasive Asian longhorned tick, first reported in the U.S. in 2017 and now found in multiple states. Describes its ability to reproduce quickly, where it is commonly encountered, and how feeding can harm livestock and other hosts through blood loss and reduced productivity. Highlights personal protection steps like repellents, tick checks, permethrin-treated clothing, and avoiding dense brush, and promotes UT’s Medical Veterinary Entomology specimen collection program for monitoring and identification.