The Ohio Department of Health accepts ticks year-round for species identification. It’s as easy as emailing them a photo and filling out this Tick Identification Submission Form!
Interested in getting a tick tested? The Ohio State University Extension office is now testing for a fee. Find out more here!
For information on ticks, please visit the following sites:
Ohio Department of Health– https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/zoonotic-disease-program/animals/ticks-in-ohio
https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/zoonotic-disease-program/diseases/tickborne-diseases
https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/zoonotic-disease-program/diseases/lyme-disease
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
https://ohiodnr.gov/discover-and-learn/safety-conservation/recreational-safety/ticks-in-ohio
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
https://www.cdc.gov/ticks/index.html
The Ohio State University and The Ohio State University Extension Office also has a variety of tick information and factsheets!
