Sense Sonnet - Chiller

Asian Longhorned Tick

New visitor to the U.S.
The Asian longhorned tick has come,
Spreading fast from east to west, yes!
Known to spread disease where it's from.
The first new tick in 50 years.
Reddish round body and legs eight,
Like other ticks this one appears,
And has mouth parts that latch on great,
A very adaptable tick.
And note the female tick alone
Does not need a male mate to pick,
But a new herself she can clone.

When this tick's in the neighborhood,
No doubt the outcome won't be good.