Fast, Reliable Results
Get peace of mind quickly with lab-verified test results returned within just 1 to 3 business days after your tick arrives, helping you act fast and confidently.
Got a Tick Bite? Don't throw the tick away! GET IT TESTED.
Bug Bite Thing® Tick Testing Kit, powered by TickReport™ will provide you with peace of mind, knowing what is in the tick that bit you. The data can help your medical provider gain better insight into your potential exposure to help guide you with the most effective care plan. Order a comprehensive Bug Bite Thing® tick analysis by mail and learn what disease-causing microbes the tick may be carrying, including pathogens in ticks that can cause Lyme disease or Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
How Tick Testing Works
1. Place Your Order
Order your tick testing kit online. Each kit includes everything you need to safely send your tick to our lab for analysis.
2. Mail Your Tick
Register your kit online, then use the included prepaid shipping materials to send your tick to the lab—no extra postage or hassle required.
3. Get Results in 1 to 3 Days
Your test results will be delivered electronically to your email within three business days of the lab receiving your sample.
Bug Bite Thing® Tick Testing Kit
$99.99
Advanced DNA & RNA Testing for Presence of Viruses in All Tick Species
Details for the Advanced DNA & RNA Test ($99.99):
Testing for the presence of these viruses:
Deer Ticks
(Any member of the Ixodes genus - Ixodes scapularis (deer tick), Ixodes pacificus (Western black-legged tick), and other closely-related species)
Non-Deer Tick Species
(Any tick species that does not belong to the Ixodes genus. This includes species that belong to Amblyomma, Dermacentor, Haemaphysalis, Rhipicephalus, and other genera)
- Powassan virus general species
- Powassan virus (type 2, DVT)
- Hearland virus
- Colorado Tick Fever virus
- Bourbon virus
- Tick-borne encephalitis virus
- Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome virus
For additional testing, please contact support@bugbitething.com
Testing for the presence of these bacteria & parasites:
Deer Ticks
(Any member of the Ixodes genus - Ixodes scapularis (deer tick), Ixodes pacificus (Western black-legged tick), and other closely-related species)
Non-Deer Tick Species
(Any tick species that does not belong to the Ixodes genus. This includes species that belong to Amblyomma, Dermacentor, Haemaphysalis, Rhipicephalus, and other genera)
1. Borrelia general species (Broad test for all Borrelia species across the Lyme or relapsing fevers groups)
2. Anaplasma phagocytophilum
3. Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato (Lyme borreliosis-specific)
4. Borrelia miyamotoi (hard tick relapsing fever)
5. Borrelia mayonii (Lyme borreliosis-specific)
6. Babesia microti (Babesiosis often found in humans)
7. Ehrlichia muris-Like Agent
8. Borrelia lonestari (foremerly associated with STARI, Southeren Tick-Associated Rash Illness)
9. Rickettsia rickettsii (Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever; RMSF)
10. Rickettsia parkeri (Rickettsia parkeri rikettsiosis)
11. Rickettsia philipii (Pacific Coast Tick Fever)
12. Francisella tularensis (Tulameria)
13. Ehrlichia chaffeensis (Human Monocytic Ehrlichiosis)
14. Ehrlichia ewingii (Human Ehrlichiosis)
Bug Bite Thing Tick™ Testing Kit | $99.99
Details for the Standard DNA & RNA Test Plan:
Testing for the presence of these viruses:
Deer Ticks and Non-Deer Tick Species are Included for the following:
1. Powassan virus general species
2. Powassan virus (type 2, DVT)
3. Hearland virus
4. Colorado Tick Fever virus
5. Bourbon virus
6.Tick-borne encephalitis virus
7. Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome virus
Testing for the presence of these bacteria & parasites:
Deer Ticks and Non-Deer Tick Species are Included for the following:
1. Borrelia general species(Broad test for all Borrelia species across the Lyme or relapsing fevers groups)
2. Anaplasma phagocytophilum
Deer Ticks are Included while Non-Deer Tick Species are Not Included for the following:
3. Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato(Lyme borreliosis-specific)
4. Borrelia miyamotoi(hard tick relapsing fever)
5. Borrelia mayonii(Lyme borreliosis-specific)
6. Babesia microti(Babesiosis often found in humans)
7. Ehrlichia muris-Like Agent
Deer Ticks are Not Included while Non-Deer Tick Species are Included for the following:
8. Borrelia lonestari(foremerly associated with STARI, Southeren Tick-Associated Rash Illness)
9. Rickettsia rickettsii(Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever; RMSF)
10. Rickettsia parkeri(Rickettsia parkeri rikettsiosis)
11. Rickettsia philipii(Pacific Coast Tick Fever)
12. Francisella tularensis(Tulameria)
13. Ehrlichia chaffeensis(Human Monocytic Ehrlichiosis)
14. Ehrlichia ewingii(Human Ehrlichiosis)
For additional testing, please contact support@bugbitething.com
Additional Features
Tests for over 12 Common Pathogens
Detects a broad range of pathogens—including Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Anaplasmosis, Powassan virus, and more, to give you a comprehensive understanding of your exposure risk.
Easy At-Home Process
Your kit includes a secure specimen bag, prepaid mailer, and easy-to-follow instructions with a QR code for quick registration.
Personalized, Lab-Tested Data
Using highly sensitive DNA and RNA testing methods, the lab accurately determines the type of tick and whether it carries disease-causing microbes.
Empower Your Healthcare Decisions
Knowing exactly what germs your tick may carry can guide early treatment choices, even before symptoms appear or clinical blood tests can detect infection.
Ready for testing?
We’re here for you. Follow the secure, straightforward steps to submit your sample for your advanced DNA & RNA tick‑borne pathogen analysis.
Tick Testing Kit FAQs
No refrigeration needed, simply simply placed the tick in the provided specimen bag. If it was stored in alcohol or other chemicals, testing can usually still be done, but we recommend avoiding chemicals when possible.
Yes. The kit is designed for ticks removed from humans or animals. Always follow safe tick removal guidelines before using the kit.
For the most accurate results, we recommend mailing the tick within 24-48 hours of removal. However, dried or deceased ticks can still be tested as long as they are intact.
Once your tick arrives at the lab, results are typically available within 1-3 business days. Most results are delivered within 24 hours of your sample arriving at our lab.
Yes. You will receive a confirmation via email when your tick is received at the lab, depending on your selected contact preference.
Results are sent to you electronically to the email address you provided on your registration kit.
The test only identifies whether the tick was carrying pathogens. It does not diagnose infections in humans or animals. Consult a healthcare provider for personal diagnosis or treatment.
Yes. If the tick is found to carry a disease-causing organism, you should share the results with your medical provider for guidance of the next steps you should take.
Monitor symptoms, keep the bite area clean, and consider consulting a healthcare professional—especially if you experience early signs of illness such as fever or other flu-like symptoms.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our customer support team at support@bugbitething.com. We're here to help.
Each kit is intended for testing one tick. However, if you have additional ticks you would like to include for testing, you may purchase additional tick tests during the registration process. Please place each additional tick in a separate sealed zipper-lock bag (a standard Ziplock bag is acceptable) and label each bag with the same information as on the provided specimen bag in your kit.