Haemaphysalis longicornis: a tick of considerable importance, now established in North America

Citation

Joel Hutcheson, H., Robbin Lindsay, L., Dergousoff, S.J. (2019). Haemaphysalis longicornis: a tick of considerable importance, now established in North America, 110(1), 118-119. http://dx.doi.org/10.17269/s41997-018-0152-4

Plain language summary

The Asian longhorned tick recently became established in the northeastern United States. This is a tick of concern for human and animal health due to direct effects of feeding and its ability to transmit pathogens. People should be aware of the potential for introductions into Canada.

Publication date

2019-02-11

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