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

Tick season is stretching longer each year, and states across the country are feeling the pressure to keep up with this growing menace. As ticks invade new regions and cause a spike in emergency room visits for tick bites, public health officials are stepping up their monitoring efforts. This trend underscores the need for heightened awareness and preventive measures, as tick-borne illnesses become more widespread and pose a serious health risk. The longer tick season highlights the broader challenges in managing these tiny but dangerous pests.