Tick BiteCommunity Report
Asian Longhorned Tick Bite Near Unknown Location
Date
Monday, August 3, 2026
Location
Reported Location
Species
asian_longhorned
Found On
Adult · 8 ticks
Report Location
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Asian Longhorned Tick
Haemaphysalis longicornis
Moderate RiskAn invasive species first detected in the US in 2017. Females can reproduce without mating, allowing populations to explode rapidly. A single tick can produce thousands of offspring. Still being studied for disease transmission in the US.
Known Diseases
Under investigation — transmits SFTS virus in AsiaTheileriosis (in cattle)
Habitat
Pastures, tall grass, areas with livestock, suburban yards
Region
Eastern US — 19+ states as of 2024
Peak Season
June–September
Safety Tips
- •Can appear in extremely large numbers — hundreds on a single animal
- •Report sightings to your state agriculture department
- •Still being studied for human disease risk in the US
- •Major threat to livestock, especially cattle
Tick Safety Tips
- ✓Always do a full-body tick check after spending time outdoors
- ✓Shower within 2 hours of coming inside to wash off unattached ticks
- ✓Put clothes in the dryer on high heat for 10 minutes to kill ticks
- ✓Use EPA-registered repellents containing DEET, picaridin, or IR3535
- ✓If a tick is attached, remove it with fine-tipped tweezers — pull straight up with steady pressure
- ✓Monitor for symptoms (rash, fever, joint pain) for 30 days after a bite