Outdoor activities are more common in the summer and so is tick exposure.

Experts say climate change could partially have something to do with the increase in ticks. However, they say it has more to do with white-tailed deer becoming more common in densely populated areas.

be Well: How to protect yourself and your pets from ticks

Some species of ticks carry diseases, like Lyme disease, which can be debilitating or even life-threatening.