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Jun 22, 2026

Two invasive tick species establish populations in three Connecticut coastal counties

Lone star ticks and Asian longhorned ticks, both non-native species, have established populations in New Haven and Fairfield counties in Connecticut. The lone star tick is known for causing meat allergies and flu-like symptoms in humans.

Jun 22, 2026·1 source
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  • ▪The Connecticut Department of Public Health provides tick removal resources to assist residents
  • ▪Alpha-gal syndrome is a potentially life-threatening allergy to a molecule found in beef, pork, and dairy that can develop after a tick bite
  • ▪Ehrlichiosis is a tick-borne bacterial illness that causes flu-like symptoms including fever, headache, muscle aches, and fatigue

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Infectious Disease and Outbreaks1Public health1Tick-borne diseases1

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