Bug Bite Thing Now Offering Tick Testing

The Testing is Powered by TickReport

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla., July 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Bug Bite Thing, the leader in providing consumers with chemical-free first aid products, including its insect bite relief suction tool and its tick remover tweezer tool, is expanding its offerings to include tick testing. The new service is powered by TickReport, a trusted industry leader, which has provided consumers with accurate tick testing results for over eighteen years and has tested over 300,000 ticks.

Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention demonstrates that tick-related emergency room visits across the country have spiked this year, reaching the highest number since 2019. Tick testing can provide vital information for medical professionals in their treatment recommendations for people bitten by a tick.

Retailing under $100, Bug Bite Thing Tick Testing Kit, powered by TickReport, is available on BugBiteThing.com and Amazon. It provides a comprehensive analysis on the type of tick, the duration of its feeding, and the exact germs the tick did or did not carry, including Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, within 1-3 business days. The service can test ticks removed from both people and pets.

Stephen Rich, PhD, a Microbiology Professor at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and Executive Director of the New England Center of Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases (NEWVEC) and Founder of TickReport, says, "Not all ticks infect people, but anyone spending time outdoors should take precautionary measures. Tick testing is one sure way to accurately determine whether the tick that bit you is infected, so you can fully understand your risk."

Bug Bite Thing Founder & CEO Kelley Higney says, "There is a lot of confusion about what to do after a tick bite, and that uncertainty can be stressful. Our goal is to empower people by providing them with clear, step-by-step instructions they can follow, from safe tick removal to understanding the testing process. By partnering with TickReport, we've simplified the process."

TickReport Director Paul Killinger says, "By partnering with Bug Bite Thing, we aim to educate the greater public about the importance of tick testing and to make it even more accessible. Having a concrete understanding of their exposure allows people to make informed decisions about their next steps and treatment."

About Bug Bite Thing® 
As Seen on Shark Tank, Bug Bite Thing is the leader in providing customers with chemical-free, reusable tools, including Bug Bite Thing Suction Tool, which is Amazon's #1 selling product for insect bite relief, with over 95,000 reviews. It also offers Bug Bite Thing Tick Remover, which features a patented double-sided design that meets Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for proper tick removal.

The company gained national recognition in October 2019 when Kelley Higney and her mother, Ellen McAlister, appeared on ABC's hit show, 'Shark Tank.' All the Sharks were biting with offers to invest in the business, but it was Lori Greiner's 'Golden Ticket' offer that secured the partnership.

The woman-owned company is based in Port St. Lucie, Florida, and is the recipient of 38 prestigious awards. Bug Bite Thing's community partners include the St. Lucie County Economic Development Council and Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County. Bug Bite Thing's Suction Tool and Tick Remover are available on Amazon and BugBiteThing.com. Bug Bite Thing Suction Tool can also be purchased at retail stores nationwide and in countries around the globe. Learn more at Bug Bite Thing and follow along on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and Twitter.

About TickReport™
TickReport's mission is to provide professional tick testing services to individuals and agencies seeking more information about the risk of dangerous tick-borne pathogens. The company has developed a battery of tests through years of research on disease-causing microbes in ticks, and they constantly work to expand and refine those pathogen tests as new threats emerge. Since 2006, the service has grown to serve a nationwide and global audience, and publishes testing data in real time on the TickReport.com statistics page. Its national tick surveillance program continues to grow through word of mouth and public health partnerships to provide reliable and transparent analysis that supports health outcomes for those bitten by ticks. Follow TickReport on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter.

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SOURCE Bug Bite Thing