Tiny Invasive Tick that Spreads Disease Found in Michigan for First Time

Asian Longhorned Ticks Discovered in Berrien County

LANSING – The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is reporting the first detection of the Asian longhorned tick (ALHT) in the state. Two ALHT nymphs were found through routine tick surveillance efforts, which were being conducted at…

MDARD confirms Asian longhorned ticks in Berrien County

BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. -- The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) announced on Friday that the first detection of Asian longhorned ticks was found in Berrien County and confirmed on June 11.

Invasive tick discovered in West Michigan

BERRIEN COUNTY — Michigan regulators have detected the first Asian longhorned tick in the state.

Tiny invasive tick that spreads disease found in Michigan for first time

STEVENSVILLE, MI – State officials confirmed Michigan’s first detection of the Asian longhorned tick, an invasive pest which carries disease and presents a major risk to cattle.

Invasive tick species found in Berrien County

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The first Asian longhorned ticks in the state have been found in Berrien County. Calvin University researchers found the two ticks during routine surveillance at Grand Mere State Park, according to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. "Calvin research students have been studying the ecology and distribution of ticks in West Michigan since 2020," said William Miller, assistant professor of bio…

This invasive tick was just discovered in West Michigan

Michigan reports the first detection of the Asian longhorned tick, posing a risk to livestock. Learn about the tick's potential impact and prevention measures.