THE TICK STICK
ENCAPSULATION DEVICE
Safely remove ticks and preserve them for testing — professional-grade precision in a simple tool.
What to do after a tick bite
Once the tick is removed and secured in the Tick Stick, follow these five steps to move quickly and stay protected. Act fast — the sooner you start, the better your chances of preventing tick-borne illness.
Remove, Encapsulate & Clean
Use the Tick Stick to safely remove and encapsulate the tick. Clean the bite area immediately after removal.
Find a Lab & Choose Your Test
Use the Lab Finder to locate the closest tick testing lab. Choose the test that best fits your needs.
Complete the Submission Form
Fill out the lab's required submission form. Most labs now offer this online for your convenience.
Mail Your Tick Stick
Place your sealed Tick Stick and form in a padded mailer. Send it to the lab as soon as possible.
Visit a Walk-In Clinic
Don't wait for results. See a doctor right away and ask about a preventive dose of doxycycline — taken within 72 hours it significantly reduces your risk of Lyme disease.
Why this matters: After a tick bite, most people wait until symptoms appear — that's too late. Following these steps immediately gives you the best chance of preventing a lifelong illness.
Find Your Nearest Testing Lab
Enter your ZIP and we'll show the closest lab from our current list.
Important: If you mail your tick to a lab for testing, most labs require a completed submission form to be printed and included with your sample. Please review instructions on the lab's website and include all required details before shipping.
Watch: Remove • Encapsulate • Mail for Testing
This quick walkthrough shows exactly how to remove a tick safely with The Tick Stick, seal it for transport, and send it to a certified lab.
Get The Tick Stick
Now available on Amazon — order today for peace of mind and fast delivery.
Family Pack (3)
- 3 Tick Stick devices
- User manual
- 3 antiseptic sterile towelettes
When every day counts, quick answers matter
A tick bite today could mean uncertainty tomorrow.
The Tick Stick helps you act fast—by making it simple to remove the tick safely,
send it to a certified lab, and get results back quickly. That knowledge can be the difference between
catching Lyme disease or another infection early, and weeks of symptoms without answers.
Peace of mind
Instead of waiting and worrying, you'll know within days whether your tick carried harmful pathogens.
Faster treatment
If a tick tests positive, your clinician has the evidence to begin preventive treatment sooner.
Prevent lasting illness
Early action can reduce the chance of long-term complications from Lyme or other tick-borne diseases.
Impact: By sending the tick for testing right away, you gain clarity when it matters most. That knowledge empowers you and your doctor to act—sometimes preventing months, even years, of illness.
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