ByMark Willard•

2 days ago

Updated: June 2, 2026, 3:34 pm EDTPublished: June 2, 2026, 3:29 pm EDT

With ER visits from tick bites already hitting a 10-year high in the U.S., your weather app holds an unexpected key to summer protection that most people completely miss. Before you step outside, discover why scorching hot days actually keep you safer from ticks, while that refreshing summer rain creates the perfect hunting conditions for these blood-seeking parasites.