Officials issue warning after finding harmful insects in US region for first time: 'Unexpected'

Officials issue warning after finding harmful insects in US region for first time: 'Unexpected'

The Asian longhorned tick has officially been found in Maine for the first time — and experts say its arrival could have serious implications for both human health and the state's agricultural economy. What's happening? The University of Maine and state officials confirmed the presence of the invasive Asian longhorned tick in Cumberland County, marking the species' first known appearance in the state, according to Maine Public. The tick, which f…