Rising Tick Bites Raise Concerns for Summer Safety

Ticks in Ohio are increasing in number and diversity, posing serious health risks to people, pets, and livestock, including disease transmission and cattle mortality. The rise is linked to changing climate and land use, with new tick species like the invasive Asian longhorn tick establishing in the state. Ohio State University offers a tick testing program to help identify and monitor tick-borne threats, emphasizing prevention and proper tick removal to mitigate risks.