United States National Tick Collection

The United States National Tick Collection (USNTC) at Georgia Southern University, one of the world's largest curated tick collections, serves as a vital resource for research and public health. Housing over a million specimens representing nearly all known tick species, the USNTC supports scientific understanding and the fight against tick-borne diseases. Through research, educational workshops, and public exhibits, the collection preserves a legacy of discovery while training the next generation of tick experts.