This year, people are seeking emergency care for tick bites in the highest level since 2017, according to data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and reported cases of Lyme disease have continued to rise through the years.

Experts warn there is an unusually high number of ticks this summer, but here are tips to keep you safe from tick bites and tick-borne illnesses.

With several species of ticks in Oklahoma, and tick season only continuing, here's how to protect yourself from their bites.