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

Tick season is stretching out longer each year, with these tiny pests invading new regions across the country. This expansion has led to a notable rise in emergency room visits for tick bites, prompting more states to ramp up their monitoring and prevention efforts. The increasing duration and geographic spread of tick season underscore the growing public health concern and highlight the need for better preparedness and awareness to combat the spread of tick-borne diseases.