Insects

News on the Dangerous Longhorn Tick in New Jersey


During the summer months in NJ, you can end up being bitten by deer ticks and other ticks, even in your own backyard. These ticks can spread diseases, so prompt removal by Freehold pest control services is essential. However, there’s another species that’s more of a danger to livestock and pets. Find out more about the longhorn tick.

Invasive Longhorn Ticks

Longhorn ticks aren’t native to NJ. In fact, they’ve managed to be brought here from East Asia. These ticks typically bite cattle and other livestock, but they can rapidly reproduce and cause large infestations that affect humans. Longhorn ticks are able to reproduce asexually, which they do by cloning themselves. Since each one can lay thousands of eggs, these pests can quickly become a huge problem.

Problems with Longhorn Ticks

NJ residents who have livestock or pets have to worry about their animals being bitten by longhorn ticks. These ticks also tend to swarm onto clothing in large numbers, which can be alarming for people. While they’re not known to spread disease, they can become a big problem in a short amount of time. These pests can also survive the winter months by staying in the ground.

If your yard has ticks, call Allison Pest Control today. Our technicians can provide you with prompt Freehold pest control services to get rid of these pests before they can hurt you or your family.

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