How to keep safe in Pennsylvania amid a ‘hot tick year’ – NBC10 Philadelphia

What to Know

• Experts report a rise in ticks and tick encounters this summer, with more tick-related emergency room visits in the past few months than there were at the same time last year.
• Already-increasing Lyme disease rates nearly doubled post-pandemic, and experts suggest climate change may play a role, as ticks thrive in warm and humid conditions.
• As tick encounters may be more common this year, taking appropriate precautions when enjoying the outdoors is important.
• Ticks that carry Lyme disease are also expanding into new areas as weather patterns change across the U.S.
• Prevention is key when it comes to tick bites, experts say. Scroll down for some best ways to keep you and your family tick-free.