As temperatures increase and the weather becomes humid after summer storms, scorpions may invade your home! These arachnids like to the escape the heat and migrate indoors to find moisture and prey. Pest R’ Us receives many calls each summer about scorpion invasions throughout the Valley of the Sun. Listed are some general tips about scorpion pest control – especially if infestations are known in your area.
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If My Neighbor has Scorpions, Will I get Them Too?
Scorpion populations vary around the valley, based upon proximity to desert land and developing neighborhood. However, scorpions migrate or may accidentally be transported via moving boxes into your home. If your neighbors or neighborhood is plagued with a scorpion infestation, it is likely that you may attract the creepy crawlers. Especially if homes are built around rural desert lands, the recent developments can stir up swarms of scorpions. Depending on the distance to your neighbors, scorpions may appear – especially if your backyard is not scorpion proof. Knowing how to secure your home from scorpions reduces the risk of stings and increasing scorpion populations.
Laws of attraction – scorpion style!
How Do I Avoid Attracting Scorpions?
Like other pests, scorpions are attracted to clutter and cool areas where they can hide from the summer heat. A scorpion proof home involves thinking like the arachnids – in particular, what conditions will draw in theses pests. Any desert dweller, whether insect or mammal, searches for irrigation run offs or standing pools of water once July rolls around. Scorpions are nocturnal pests and most active at night. They often emerge to search for water and prey, and they can survive a long time without food. Backyards with grasshoppers or clutter will likely invite these pests if they are already seen in your area. There are other ways to detect scorpion populations and prevent infestations.
Is your home scorpion friendly?
General Tips to Avoid Scorpions
The highly venomous Bark Scorpion is a prevalent threat to Phoenix homeowners and can be more tricky to detect than other pests. Bark Scorpions are a mere two to three inches but have a powerful enough sting to kill small pets or endanger children. Homes may have a single Bark Scorpion or swarm of fifty or more Bark Scorpions – depending on where your home is located and if its scorpion friendly. Sealing large cracks on cement walls, active maintenance of backyards, and draining standing pools of water are the easiest ways to avoid attracting Bark Scorpions. These insects still hibernate and may not be a visible presence during winter months. The best way to make sure your home is scorpion proof is contacting Pest R’ Us if you spot one of these pests under and ultraviolet light.
We offer many services to exterminate swarms of scorpions or conduct routine sprays to keep your home safe from Bark Scorpions. Instead of waiting for an all-out infestation to hit your neighborhood and home, contact Pest R’Us today for more consultation and help with the impending risk of Bark Scorpion swarms.