In Phoenix, scorpions are common – particularly the Arizona bark scorpion, which can send even the most fearless of men running for cover!
These creepy little pests are venomous, so some consider them no less intimidating than snakes. While you may never see one in your home, chances are they’re there, hiding behind the baseboards, in walls, even in your closet or attic. No one wants to grab a pair of shoes out of the closet only to find a scorpion inside, or even worse, find out once you’ve stuck your foot inside!
So, what can you do to get rid of scorpions ? Your best bet is to call a professional pest control company, but here are a few ideas if you want to give it a shot yourself:
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- Forget store-bought pesticides. Pesticides you generally use to control ants, flies, wasps and other insects don’t generally work on scorpions.
- Tighten up your home. Caulk around any cracks, gaps or holes where scorpions can gain entrance into your home, such as around doors, screens and windows.
- Clean house – REALLY clean house. Not to say you have a dirty home at all, but vacuum and dust in those areas you normally wouldn’t on a regular basis, such as in corners, closets, behind nightstands and dressers. Anywhere you think would be a good hiding place for scorpions should be checked.
- Keep scorpions at a distance outside to reduce the chances they’ll come inside. Outside your home, try to eliminate stacks of wood, rock piles, trash, bark and other things scorpions like to hide under. The more clear you can keep your property, the less problems you’ll have with scorpions.
It takes a pro!
These tips will help you keep scorpions at a distance in your home, but it really takes a professional to get the job done. Avoid walking through your home barefoot at night, and be cautious.
What can the pros do to protect your family from these venomous and creepy little creatures? A blacklight inspection will help determine if you do have a problem such as an infestation. If you do, your pest control specialist will use techniques that get rid of scorpions, which often requires sealing your home, a technique that creates an invisible yet impenetrable barrier.
Recognized as one of Arizona’s best exterminating companies, Pest’R Us can stop bugs and spiders in their tracks! The smart thing to do when it comes to scorpions is prevent them from entering your home in the first place. Give us a call today, and let us keep your home and family safe from scorpions as well as other creepy, crawling little critters.