Arizona’s hot and dry desert climate is home to a variety of pests. Here are 25 common pests found in the state:
- Bark scorpions
- Arizona brown spiders (also known as desert recluse spiders)
- Black widow spiders
- Brown widow spiders
- Tarantulas
- American cockroaches
- German cockroaches
- Turkestan cockroaches
- Mosquitoes
- House flies
- Cluster flies
- Silverfish
- Snakes
- Crickets
- Fire ants
- Argentine ants
- Carpenter ants
- Paper wasps
- Yellowjackets
- Africanized honey bees (also known as killer bees)
- Termites (including desert subterranean and Heterotermes aureus)
- Bed bugs
- Fleas
- Ticks
- Roof rats
- House mice
Need Help With a Unique Pest Problem?
Can’t find your exact pest issue on the list above? No worries—local Arizona pest control companies have seen it all. From mystery critters to surprise infestations, most companies are happy to field questions or put you in touch with the right specialist. Just give their office a call and let them know what’s bugging you—they’ll steer you in the right direction or offer a custom solution tailored to your situation.
Although certain organisms are classified as pests due to property damage or human nuisance, they maintain a crucial ecological role. This often includes controlling other pest populations or serving as a food source for local wildlife. Therefore, a commitment to responsible and humane management is required.