The best way to protect yourself from a vector-borne disease is to prevent vector bites and remove vector habitats.  To prevent mosquito bites, use EPA-registered repellants, wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, and socks, and tuck in your clothing. Use these same precautions for ticks, in addition to wearing light-colored clothing to easily spot ticks. Always look for and safely remove ticks on yourself, your children, and your pets. The longer a tick is attached, the greater the chance it will pass on a disease.  

To submit a tick to the Ohio Department of Health for identification, please review and complete this form.

Wallet Size Tick Identification Card