https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article214748110.html
This article in the Charlotte Observer is noted to be an “aggressive biter.” A warning has been given to veterinarians to be on the look out as this tick clones itself and spreads rapidly. It has even drained cattle of their blood.
They can spread disease to humans.
Read more here:
https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2018/03/01/asian-ticks-mysteriously-turn-up-in-new-jersey/
https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2018/04/21/ticks-from-hell-survived-the-winter/
https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2018/06/12/first-longhorned-tick-confirmed-in-arkansas/
https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2018/05/26/tick-from-hell-now-sited-in-west-virginia/
https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2018/07/18/asian-tick-now-in-new-york/