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flag An invasive tick found in Ohio and Illinois can spread diseases and reproduce without mating, prompting health warnings.

flag An invasive Asian longhorned tick has been found in Butler County, Ohio, and southern Illinois, raising concerns for pets, livestock, and human health. flag First detected in the U.S. in 2017, the tick can reproduce asexually, enabling rapid population growth. flag It can transmit diseases like Lyme and Rocky Mountain spotted fever after feeding for about a day. flag Warmer temperatures may be extending tick seasons and aiding spread. flag Officials urge prevention through pet treatments, lawn maintenance, and reporting suspected ticks to local extension offices to monitor and contain the threat.

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