*Disclaimer: NJ Ticks 4 Science! tests only three tick species — the blacklegged (deer) tick (Ixodes scapularis), lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum), and Gulf Coast tick (Amblyomma maculatum) — because these are the species in New Jersey most relevant to human health.

*Blacklegged ticks are tested for Borrelia burgdorferi (Lyme disease bacteria), Borrelia miyamotoi, Babesia microti, and Anaplasma phagocytophilum; lone star ticks are tested for Ehrlichia chaffeensis and Ehrlichia ewingii; and Gulf Coast ticks are tested for Rickettsia parkeri. As a free, community-supported program with limited funding, we focus on these priority tests to keep results available at no cost—if you’d like to support the program, please consider making a donation.

*This page is intended to increase awareness and should not be used as a source for medical advice or diagnosis. If you think you have a tick-borne disease, seek a medical professional’s guidance for appropriate assistance!