Ticks of the Middle East

Ticks of the Middle East by Kosta Y. Mumcuoglu, Adem Keskin, Ben J. Mans, and Filipe Dantas-Torres is an indispensable resource for anyone working with acarology, public health, veterinary medicine, or field biology in the region. This authoritative guide brings clarity to a complex subject, mapping the diversity, distribution, and ecology of ticks across the Middle East—from the Mediterranean coast and Levant to the Arabian Peninsula and Anatolia.

Engaging and richly informed, the book combines practical identification tools with clear explanations of tick biology, life cycles, and behavior. Detailed species accounts and diagnostic keys make field identification faster and more reliable, while regional distribution summaries and habitat notes allow researchers and practitioners to anticipate local risks in countries such as Turkey, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Jordan, and neighboring states.

Beyond taxonomy, the text addresses the public health and veterinary implications of ticks: vectors of Lyme-like infections, Crimean–Congo hemorrhagic fever, rickettsioses, and other tick-borne diseases affecting humans, livestock, and companion animals. Written by leading experts, the book balances scientific rigor with practical guidance for surveillance, risk assessment, and control strategies tailored to Middle Eastern environments and climates.

Whether you’re an entomologist, a clinician assessing vector-borne threats, a veterinarian managing herd health, or a student learning acarology, this volume equips you with the knowledge to identify species, interpret regional patterns, and implement informed responses. Clear, concise, and regionally focused, Ticks of the Middle East is the go-to reference for understanding ticks and mitigating their impact across the Middle East.

Order your copy today to bring confidence and clarity to tick identification and control in the field.

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