Summary This research article presents a comprehensive genomic assembly of the New World screwworm, an aggressive parasite that causes massive economic damage to the livestock industry. By sequencing the DNA…
Genomic analyses of a livestock pest, the New World screwworm, find potential targets for genetic control programs
New formulation of screwworm fly attractant!
Summary This research article investigates a new chemical lure designed to monitor and manage the New World screwworm, a dangerous parasite affecting livestock and humans. Traditional attractants utilize dimethyl disulfide…
Population structure of New World Screwworm using SNPs
Summary This research article published in the Journal of Medical Entomology explores the genetic diversity and geographic movement of the New World screwworm, a parasitic fly that threatens livestock and…
Pathogens detected in Haemaphysalis longicornis from Ohio and Pennsylvania
Summary This research article examines the presence of medical and veterinary pathogens in Haemaphysalis longicornis ticks across Ohio and Pennsylvania. By testing over 500 specimens, scientists confirmed the presence of…
Multiple introductions of Haemaphysalis longicornis into the U.S. revealed through mitogenomics
Summary Using high-resolution whole-mitogenome sequencing, the authors demonstrate that the US population is not the result of a single entry, but rather at least four independent introductions from East Asia…
Theileria orientalis Ikeda in Tennessee collected Haemaphysalis longicornis
Summary This study documents the first confirmed instance of the invasive Haemaphysalis longicornis and the virulent Theileria orientalis Ikeda pathogen on a Tennessee cattle farm. Researchers investigated a local herd…
Environmental variables as predictors for Haemaphysalis longicornis
Summary This research article investigates the environmental factors that influence the activity and presence of Haemaphysalis longicornis, an invasive species recently discovered in Tennessee. Through extensive field surveillance on local…
National Exotic and Invasive Pest Species Stakeholder Meeting – January 2026
How to cite: National Exotic and Invasive Pest Species Stakeholder Meeting. January 26, 2026. University of Tennessee, online. 117 participants / 374 invited (31.3% participation rate) January 2026 Meeting summary/…
Discovery of Haemaphysalis longicornis in New Jersey, U.S.A.
Summary: This source documents the first discovery of an invasive tick species, Haemaphysalis longicornis, infesting livestock in the United States. Researchers identified the longhorned tick on a sheep in Hunterdon…
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