"Emerging Tick Threat: Asian Longhorned Tick Spreads Allergy and Infection"

The Asian Longhorned Tick, a potential threat to wildlife and livestock, has been found in the Chesapeake area. The tick, which can reproduce without mating, has been spreading since its first discovery in the US in 2017. It is a vector for a disease called theileria in cattle, which can lead to anemia and problems with calving. The tick has been found in 39 Virginia counties and 19 states, raising concerns about its impact on the cattle industry. While it also bites humans, it is not considered an aggressive biter. Efforts are underway to track and study the tick's presence in the Chesapeake area.