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

With tick season expanding and the list of affected states growing, more people are experiencing emergency room visits for tick bites, leading to increased efforts across the country to monitor and manage tick populations. This spread is significant because ticks carry various diseases, including Lyme disease, which can have severe health implications if left untreated. States are now taking more proactive measures to keep up with this growing public health challenge, reflecting a broader trend of rising tick-borne illnesses.