January 15, 2023
Here in Gilbert, scorpions are a fact of life. There are a couple of different natural phenomena that can drive them into our homes, and Gilbert residents also often do things that attract scorpions without realizing it. The good news is that integrating a few lifestyle changes into your Gilbert pest control plan can help you easily and effectively make your home a more hostile place for these stinging pests.
Understanding Scorpion Behavior And Habitats
Arizona scorpions hunt their prey similarly to larger solitary predators, such as cats and foxes. They stalk their prey, ambushing them or running them down before overpowering them with their claws and paralyzing them with their stingers. Scorpions hunt different types of arthropods, including common household pests like cockroaches and centipedes.
Being aware of this behavior is key to keeping scorpions away because the primary thing that attracts them into your house is an infestation of the prey they like to eat. Other things like water and shelter can attract them too, but they are incidental in comparison to prey infestations. This means if you keep out scorpion prey, you have an easier time keeping out scorpions.
Health Risks Of Scorpion Infestations
The good news for everybody in the United States is that we do not have very many dangerous scorpions. In fact, we only have one species of scorpion that poses a serious threat. The Arizona bark scorpion packs a venom that is potent enough to be considered medically significant. Adults may experience frightening symptoms like numbness and muscle spasms if stung, and small children and pets may be in mortal danger from the sting of this scorpion.
Fortunately, the health hazards of being stung by any other type of scorpion are pretty minimal. Unless you are allergic, the worst symptoms you should experience from the sting of one out of the variety of different kinds of scorpions that call Arizona home are pain and swelling at the site of the sting for a few hours.
Identify And Remove Factors That Attract Scorpions
Though American scorpions are typically not dangerous, that doesn't mean you want them hanging out in your house. Fortunately, it's easy to make your home less attractive to scorpions by removing certain attractants that can entice them into your home. During droughts, scorpions may come in for water if there's nowhere else to get it, so you will want to fix moisture issues in your home. Scorpions may also come inside for shelter during cold snaps or heat waves, which means you will also want to make your home more difficult to enter.
However, the main thing that attracts scorpions into your home is the presence of their favorite prey. This means making your home less attractive to scorpion prey will make it less attractive to scorpions themselves. To do this:
Cover all indoor and outdoor garbage cans.
Store pantry foods in airtight containers.
Vacuum and wipe surfaces frequently to eliminate crumbs.
Never leave dirty dishes sitting out, not even in the sink.
Avoid leaving pet bowls and pet foods out.
Taking these steps can help keep scorpions away by making it harder for their prey to live and breed in your home.
The Best Way To Get Rid Of Scorpions And Keep Them Away
If you want to get rid of scorpions for good, don't rely on ineffective store-bought products that don't do anything but temporarily reduce your home's scorpion population. To entirely eliminate scorpion infestations, trust Hardline Pest. Our experts know exactly how to keep scorpions out of your home, so you can enjoy it without having to worry about nasty stings. Don't hesitate; if you are having trouble with scorpions, contact Hardline Pest right away.
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