Tick Stick

Early testing saves lives. Find a lab, mail your tick, and get results before symptoms appear.

The Tick Stick is the smarter way to handle a tick bite.

Designed for families, hikers, pet owners, and anyone who spends time outdoors, The Tick Stick removes and encapsulates ticks hands-free — preserving them safely for accurate lab testing. Know within days whether your tick carried Lyme disease or other pathogens, before symptoms appear.

WHAT THE APP DOES:

LAB FINDER Search by ZIP code to find the nearest tick testing laboratory. Compare labs by turnaround time, price, diseases tested, and distance. Includes free testing options.

AFTER A BITE GUIDE Step-by-step instructions for exactly what to do after a tick bite — from removal and encapsulation to mailing your tick and visiting a walk-in clinic for preventive doxycycline.

TICK SIGHTING MAP See real community-reported tick sightings near you. Report your own sighting with species, location, and details.

TICK ID GUIDE Identify 6 common tick species with real photos, size comparisons, disease risks, lifecycle info, and identification tips.

PREVENTION GUIDE Before, during, and after outdoor activity — learn the most effective tick prevention strategies including repellent comparisons, clothing tips, yard management, and pet protection.

COMMUNITY TIPS & TRICKS A community board where real users share strategies for managing tick-borne illness, prevention techniques, yard tips, gear recommendations, and more.

SHOP Order The Tick Stick directly through Amazon — Single Pack ($9.99) and Family Pack ($13.99).

WHY TEST YOUR TICK? Early testing means early treatment. If your tick tests positive, your doctor can begin preventive treatment before symptoms develop — potentially preventing months or years of illness.

The Tick Stick is protected by US Patent 12,396,754 B2 and manufactured by Innovative Products Group, LLC.

MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: This app is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider regarding tick bites and tick-borne illness.