Louisville Metro Government
Spot a Tick & Share Form
Did you find a tick or were you bitten by a tick? If yes, please take a couple minutes to share your experience. If you have a tick, we would like to use it for identification purposes. See instructions below. Results will be used to create a map where ticks are being reported, and to develop outreach education materials.
Please complete one form per tick or tick bite. Please do not combine ticks from different locations. If you have questions, you can reach Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness’ Vector Control Division at 502.574.6650.
To submit a tick: Place the tick in a small leak-proof container (*anything other than a plastic Ziplock baggie) and cover sample with rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer. Label the container with your name, attach this form to the container, and drop off your sample to: Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness Vector Control Program, 2nd Floor Environmental Health, 400 East Gray Street, Louisville, KY 40202
You can also see our Mosquito Control website for details on how to remove a tick.
Please fill out the questions below:
Which answer best describes your experience?
I observed a tick or multiple ticks.
I was bitten by a tick and had to remove it because it was attached.
I found a tick on my body, but I was not bitten.
Are you submitting a tick sample today?
Yes
No
What is the exact location of your tick encounter? (For example, “by the archery range in Cherokee Park”, or “in my backyard at 123 Easy St. Lou, KY 40202”)
What setting best describes your encounter? *Please include any additional details about the location under 'other'.
Paved trail
Unpaved trail
In the woods
In a yard
In the house
Sports field
In a park
In a meadow
Boarder of woods
I don't know
Other
If known, when were you bitten or when did you observe a tick? (Include date and time of day)
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