Officials issue warning after finding harmful insects in US region for first time: ‘Unexpected’
Asian Longhorned tick officially found for the first time in Maine, and experts say that its arrival may have serious effects on both human health and the state’s agricultural economy.
What’s happening?
Mainine University and the state officials confirmed the presence of an invading Asian Longhorned tick in the district of Cumberland and marked the first known appearance of species in the state. Maine Public.
Livestock, pets, wildlife and tick fed by people can be reproduced from mating – that is, a single tick can trigger an invasion. Connecticut and Rhode Island were detected in at least 20 states.
Griffin Dill, Director of Umaine Extension Tick Laboratory, said that species have not yet been confirmed in neighboring New Hampshire. Experts believe that they may have traveled to the north through an immigrant bird or a domestic animal exposed outside the state.
“They can make marginal habitats, such as grass and pastures, open, open, open spaces, and even around the buildings with chewing and other things, we will not really expect to see the ticks here.” Maine Public.
Why is this tick about?
Ticks are more than a discomfort – these are disease vectors. Although it is not yet clear whether the Asian Longhorned tick in Maine has already carried the already found pathogens in the region, the species conveyed dangerous diseases in other countries, thrombocytopenia syndrome In Asia.
Warmer winters and rising global temperatures help ticks to expand their range and survive in new environments. Change has been proved by the increasing risk of record -breaking tick seasons and mosquito -caused diseases, and contributed to the rapid spread of Lyme disease throughout the northeast. The arrival of Asia Longhorned Ticket adds another layer of uncertainty for both public health and food safety.
For farmers, invaders can cause blood loss, stress and even death in animal husbandry. Considering Maine’s agricultural economy, the authorities closely follow potential risks.
What to do about vision?
State and university experts expand the tick monitoring programs and encourage inhabitants to send examples to the Umaine Extension Ticket Laboratory. In the meantime, experts propose the same measures used against other types of ticks: to wear long sleeves outside, to use repellents and to carefully check the ticks after spending time outside.
On a wider scale, reducing the spread of invading pests requires both prevention and adaptation. It can support healthy outdoor environments by limiting the use of pesticides damaging tick hunters such as communities, birds and useful insects and keeping tick in good condition to reduce the habitats.
As a result: Although the arrival of tick is disturbing, awareness and proactive steps can help community to remain safe and flexible.
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