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PRO/AH/EDR> Invasive tick – USA (05): (VA)

Pests -- United StatesAn invasive and exotic tick species native to China, Japan, and Australia has officially been identified in Warren County.Known as the longhorn tick, the Virginia Department of Agriculture confirmed its presence in the county on Thursday [31 May 2018] when the arachnid was found on locally owned horses. This marks the 2nd confirmed identification of the tick in the Commonwealth [of Virginia]; the 1st came weeks ago in Albemarle County, where one was found on a calf.The Virginia Read more [...]