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

Tick season is stretching longer each year, affecting more states and causing a spike in emergency room visits for tick bites. This growing menace isn't confined to rural areas anymore; it's spreading into suburban and even urban regions. As public health officials scramble to keep up with the expanding range of ticks, it highlights a pressing issue for public health and the need for better prevention and treatment strategies. This trend is crucial because tick-borne diseases are becoming more prevalent and widespread, impacting the health and well-being of millions.