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I found a tick! Am I eligible?
Individuals located in the United States (CONUS) in the following categories are eligible to submit ticks to MilTICK:
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Active Duty Service Members
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National guard personnel
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Reservists in all Services
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Civilian personnel working for the DoD or any of the Services (including Army Corps of Engineers)
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Contractors supporting the DoD or any of the Services
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Retired Service Members
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Dependents, including spouses, parents, or children of all above categories
Forms, Technical Guide, and Fact Sheets
**NEW** MilTICK 2024 Digital Tick Kit. One click, everything you need to submit your tick to MilTICK today.
**NEW** MilTICK 2024 Digital Tick Kit Español. Todo lo que necesita para enviar su garrapata a MilTICK hoy.
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MilTICK Technical Guide No. 384. Describes all aspects of the MilTICK program in detail, including information on ticks, tick-borne diseases, and resources for deployed personnel.
MilTICK (DoD Human Tick Test Kit Program) Fact Sheet. This is a concise, two-page fact sheet that describes the program, provides contact information, and answers frequently asked questions, including tick-removal guidelines.
Protect Yourself From Tick-Borne Diseases Fact Sheet. This two-page document describes common tick species and the pathogens associated with them, as well as recommendations on tick-bite prevention.
Tick Control Around the Home. This two-page document describes the basic biology of ticks, and techniques to control tick populations and prevent tick bites at home.
Tick Kit Instructions. This is a one-page instruction sheet that contains information on how to package and mail tick specimens.
Submission of Tick Specimens from Human Tick-Bite Patients. This is a two-sided tick submission form that must have the front page filled out, and be included with every tick submitted.
USDA Permit. This is a two-sided permit from the USDA that must be included with every tick mailed.
Posters for Tick Prevention
