Tick season is getting longer. So is the list of states trying to keep up.

Tick season is stretching out longer each year, spreading into new regions across the country. This unwelcome expansion has led to a spike in emergency room visits for tick bites, prompting states to ramp up their monitoring and prevention efforts. It's not just a nuisance; this trend highlights the growing public health concern as ticks carry diseases that can affect humans. With more areas becoming affected, proactive measures are crucial to keep communities safe and healthy.