Ticks That Cause 'Intense Infestations' Have Been Found in The US For The First Time

[eppur_se_muova]

Self-cloning Asian ticks are now in America.
KEVIN LORIA, BUSINESS INSIDER
3 MAR 2018

New Jersey residents know they need to look out for ticks. The state has one of the highest concentrations of Lyme disease in the country.

But one recent finding could lead Garden State residents to keep an even closer eye out for the bloodsuckers than normal.

Somehow, an east Asian tick that has the ability to essentially clone itself and is a noted invasive species in other parts of the world made its way to Hunterdon County.

And it wasn't just an isolated tick. There were more than 1,000 found in the western area of New Jersey.
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more: https://www.sciencealert.com/ticks-that-kill-cattle-by-draining-their-blood-have-just-mysteriously-reached-the-us?perpetual=yes&limitstart=1

[thbobby]

1. While trump blusters and bumbles

Nature marches on. Nature is the terrorist. Aids has killed more than wars. Invasive species are a seemingly unavoidable consequence of human encroachment. We overpopulate and destroy nature. Civilization can be destroyed and even extinction is possible. Be afraid of nature and our lack of respect for her.

[Eyeball_Kid]

3. that's it.

[ProudLib72]

2. This is one of the most frightening and disgusting things I've seen

Just look at the picture of the sheep's ear! There are dozens of ticks.

[safeinOhio]

4. Tell your kid that is looking for a career

to look into becoming an exterminator. Good pay, lots of work and job security.