Scorpions Pest Control: Tips and Trick

Understanding Scorpions

Tough Exoskeletons

Scorpions have an exoskeleton made of chitin, which is flexible and tough, providing them with excellent protection. This durable exoskeleton also makes them more resistant to pesticides. However, a licensed pest professional can use the right combination of insecticides and dusts to eliminate scorpions effectively.

How Do Scorpions Get Into Your House?

Scorpions enter your home through cracks and crevices around plumbing penetrations, weep holes, or any tiny openings they can fit through. They can also hitch a ride on your Amazon packages, plants, or outdoor furniture, coming straight through your back door!

Most scorpions that enter dwellings are not poisonous, with stings similar to bees or wasps. However, it's best to assume they are poisonous if you are unsure.

How to Keep Scorpions Out of Your House

The best way to get rid of scorpions is to prevent them from entering your home in the first place. At Jo’s, we spray the perimeter of your home to stop scorpions, as well as other bugs and pests, from getting in.

Scorpions' Favorite Hiding Spots

Scorpions prefer cool and dark places. Once inside, they often hide in cracks or crevices, such as plumbing penetrations, behind baseboards, or electrical outlets. They may also take refuge in shoes, so check those if you know scorpions are around.

How to Get Rid of Scorpions

If you already have a scorpion or two in your home, you can carefully remove them, but be cautious of their pinchers and stinger. We recommend calling a professional to ensure scorpions stop entering your home and any remaining ones are dealt with effectively.

Scorpions in the Garden

In Austin, Texas, many residents have opted to xeriscape their lawns due to drought and maintenance costs. Rocky landscapes attract scorpions because they provide shelter and a convenient place to ambush prey at night. If you have a rocky landscape, you are in a prime scorpion dwelling area.

Jo’s Can Help

Keeping scorpions out of your home involves understanding their habits, maintaining cleanliness, sealing entry points, and using the right treatments. Whether you opt for DIY methods or professional help, taking action promptly will ensure your home remains scorpion-free.

If you are in Austin, Texas, Jo’s can help with all your pest and rodent needs. From scorpions to raccoons to cockroaches, we've got you covered. Contact us today.