Arizona Ticks

There are several different tick species that can be found in Arizona, including the American dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis), the Rocky Mountain wood tick (Dermacentor andersoni), and the brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus). These ticks are all known to transmit diseases to humans and animals, so it is important to take precautions to protect yourself from tick bites when spending time outdoors in Arizona. Some common diseases that can be transmitted by ticks in Arizona include Rocky Mountain spotted fever, anaplasmosis, and tularemia.

It is also important to note that Arizona is home to the cactus tick (Amblyomma cajennense), which is known to transmit a variety of diseases to livestock and can also bite humans.