Jackson County Health Department does not test ticks. The following links can assist in answering your questions about ticks.

 

Ticks in Illinois  

How to prevent tick bites?     

How should I remove ticks?   

What are the different types of ticks and what diseases do they transmit?  

What are the symptoms of tick borne illnesses?  

When should I contact my doctor, and what symptoms should I look for, if I have been bitten by a tick?