2025 is setting up to be a year where we can see ticks being a significant concern to humans and livestock.
Although there are five tick species that can transmit disease in Ohio, the Asian Longhorn Tick is the most aggressive.
What can you do?
What type of ticks live in Ohio?
While there is a “tremendous variety” of ticks in Ohio, only six species are medically important to people, pets and livestock, according to Tim McDermott, an assistant professor at Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. They are:
This article originally appeared on The Daily Record: Buckeye Tick Test: Tuck, spray and check – here’s a 2025 tick survival guide
Reporting by Wayne County Extension / The Daily Record
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