MilTICK is a free tick testing and identification service available to Department of War (DoW) personnel and their dependents. Ticks found biting humans are identified by species, evaluated for attachment duration and tested for pathogens known to cause illness in people. The results are reported back to the point of contact provided on the MilTICK form.
Visit our MilTICK dashboard
(CAC required) to see the risk of tick-borne disease to Military personnel at your installation.
Email or call the Vector-Borne Disease laboratory at (410) 436-5421 or (410) 436-5425 to request tick kits, educational materials, or for additional information.
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How do I submit a tick to MilTICK?
There are two ways to submit human-biting ticks for testing.
Digital submission is preferred and recommended for faster results.
Digital tick form submissions (preferred)
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Review the
instructions for submitting digital MilTICK forms.
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Complete the
Digital Tick Submission Form (LIDS 8519) for one or multiple tick samples. The dropdowns (Columns C, D, F, G, K, M, N and O) on the digital form are available after you assign each tick a Sample Identification number (Column B).
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Email the completed form to MilTICK. You may email the completed form before sending your tick samples in the mail. You don’t need to fill out individual LIDS 850 paper forms for each sample when you use this digital form.
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Clearly label each tick sample with the unique Sample Identification numbers assigned in the digital form (Column B).
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Package all tick samples and the current year USDA permit and
mail (expedited shipping preferred) to:
8300 Ricketts Point Rd
ATTN: MilTICK Program
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010-5403
Paper tick form submissions
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Download and print the
Printable MilTICK Kit (también
disponible en español).
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Complete page one of the tick submission form. A valid email is required to process your tick sample.
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Package your tick samples, the tick submission forms and the USDA permit (included in the printable kit) and
mail (expedited shipping preferred) to:
8300 Ricketts Point Rd
ATTN: MilTICK Program
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010-5403
Who is eligible to submit a tick?
Individuals located in the United States (CONUS) in the following categories are eligible to submit human-biting ticks to MilTICK:
- Active-duty service members
- National Guardsmen
- Reserve component personnel
- Civilian personnel working for the DoW and military services, including Army Corps of Engineers
- Contractors supporting the DoW and military services
- Retired service members
- Dependents, including spouses, parents, or children of all above categories
What does MilTICK test for?
MilTICK tests for a variety of pathogens, including but not limited to:
Additional Resources
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MilTICK Flyer. Print and share this flyer to encourage participation in MilTICK at your installation.
- MilTICK Technical Guide 384 (TG384). Describes all aspects of the MilTICK program in detail, including information on ticks, tick-borne diseases, and resources for deployed personnel.
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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.
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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.
