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National GeographicTick populations are booming in the U.S., including in cities. As deer move into urban parks and neighborhoods, they bring ticks along for the ride—and with warmer weather extending the ticks' active season, the risk of tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease is rising. Find out what experts say about how to protect yourself at the 🔗 in bio.
On the profile · Jul 26, 2025