How do I check my home for scorpions at night?

Use a UV (black light) flashlight — scorpions fluoresce bright blue-green under UV light, making them easy to spot even when they're camouflaged. Check along baseboards, in closets, under furniture, and around the exterior foundation.

What should I do if I'm stung by a bark scorpion?

Seek medical attention immediately for bark scorpion stings, especially if the victim is a child, elderly, or has a health condition. Symptoms can include numbness, pain, frothing, trouble swallowing, and breathing difficulty. Anti-venom (Anascorp) is available at most Arizona hospitals.

Why can't I just use over-the-counter sprays for scorpions?

Scorpions are not killed by many standard insecticides. Their thick cuticle prevents absorption, and they groom themselves less than other insects. Specialized formulations and application to specific harborage areas are required for effective control.

How often do I need scorpion treatment?

Monthly service is strongly recommended in endemic areas of Arizona, New Mexico, and Nevada. Quarterly service may be sufficient for less severe infestations in Texas and California. Consistency is key.

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Protect your family from dangerous scorpion stings

The bark scorpion — found throughout the desert Southwest — is the only scorpion in the USA with venom dangerous enough to cause severe symptoms, and potentially fatal reactions in young children. Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Texas, and California see thousands of stings annually. Scorpions are nocturnal and expert hiders — professional treatment and exclusion is essential for homes in endemic areas.

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Warning Signs of Scorpion Control

Seeing scorpions at night, especially in the bathroom or bedroom

UV flashlight reveals scorpions (they fluoresce bright blue-green under UV light)

Scorpions in shoes, clothing, or bedding

Living near desert landscaping, rock walls, or natural desert areas

Crickets or other insects present (scorpions follow their food source)

Seeing any of these signs? Call us immediately — early treatment prevents the problem from growing and reduces total treatment cost.

Our Scorpion Control Treatment Methods

We select the most effective approach based on your specific infestation, property, and family situation.

Perimeter Residual Treatment

Specialized insecticide formulations with wettable powder or microencapsulated products provide longer-lasting residuals on the porous surfaces scorpions travel on.

Bark Treatment

Tree bark, mulch areas, and rock features are treated as primary scorpion harborage sites adjacent to the home.

Interior Crack & Crevice

Treatment of baseboards, closets, bathroom cabinets, and utility areas eliminates scorpions that have already entered the home.

Exclusion Service

Sealing entry points — particularly around the foundation, plumbing penetrations, and door thresholds — is essential since scorpions can enter through gaps as thin as a credit card.