Table 12.

Tick collection from Peromyscus spp. supplies including examples and estimated cost

Item	Purpose	Example	Estimated cost
Superfine forceps	Superfine forceps are required for both nymphs and larvae, even slightly bent tips will interfere with tick recovery	Superfine forceps (Bioquip Products SKU 4524)	$23.27
Microcentrifuge or cryovials	Storage of samples	Fisherbrand Microcentrifuge tubes (Fisher Scientific SKU 05-408-137)	$63.70/500 vials
Ethanol	Preservative for tick and ear biopsy samples	Koptec V1001, (VWR International)	Varies
Vial storage box	Organization and long-term storage of samples in vials	Storage box (Fisher Scientific SKU 03-395-465)	$12.36