Submit ticks for testing to the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES). This service helps identify ticks and supports tracking. Follow the steps to prepare your sample and send it with the correct form.
When to use this service
Use this service if you need to:
- Identify a tick
- Report a tick found on a person, animal, or surface
- Get results from a laboratory
What you need
Prepare these items before you submit:
- A tick sample in a sealed plastic bag, such as a ziplock bag, or a crush‑proof container
- A completed submission form (PDF)
- Details about where the tick was found
How to complete the form
Follow these steps:
- Download the tick submission form (PDF).
- Enter your contact details.
- Add information about the tick and where you found it.
- Review and confirm all fields are complete.
How to submit your sample
Choose one option:
- Send your sample by mail using approved packaging.
- Drop off your sample at the New Haven laboratory location:
TextoTick Testing Laboratory
Jenkins-Waggoner Building
123 Huntington Street, New Haven, CT 06511
What happens next
The laboratory reviews your sample after it arrives. Processing times vary based on volume. You will receive results using the contact details provided in your form.