00:05the unseen menace asian longhorned ticks spreading across eastern u.s a sesame-sized asian longhorned
00:13tick can hide on a blade of grass across eastern u.s fields forests parks and pastures the invasive
00:20tick climbs weeds and waits for animals to brush past the asian longhorned tick first drew u.s
00:26attention in 2017 when officials found heavy infestations on a sheep in new jersey since
00:32then the tick has spread through many eastern states riding on deer livestock pets birds and
00:37outdoor gear a single female asian longhorned tick can lay eggs without mating creating fast
00:43growing clusters in grass brush and barnyards on cattle farms heavy tick loads can drain blood
00:49weaken animals and leave ranchers checking ears legs and hides health officials watch the tick
00:55because it can carry disease agents overseas even though u.s human transmission remains under study
01:01in connecticut researchers reported a longhorned tick carrying a dangerous illness causing germ
01:06raising concern for doctors and public health teams outdoor families can find ticks after hikes
01:12yard work camping trips or walks through tall grass with dogs pet owners and farmers check dogs horses
01:19goats and cattle because ticks can hide under collars ears tails and thick fur the warning is simple
01:26tiny ticks can move through fields quietly then multiply before anyone notices the first bite
01:32one speck on a pant leg can turn a sunny trail into a public health warning
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