Scorpions
What are scorpions?
Scorpions are a type of arachnid and, like other arachnids, are a pest that strikes a fear response in people. While most people view scorpions as menacing pests, in reality, they are a vital part of the ecosystem. Scorpions are helpful predators that provide a source of natural pest control. Despite their value, scorpions are a danger to people, and we can’t let them overrun our yards or move into our homes.
Scorpions have many unique physical features that help to identify them. Adults have four pairs of walking legs and a pair of front appendages with pincers at their ends that they use to grab and capture their prey. The body of the scorpion is elongated and flattened. Their most identifying feature is their segmented tail that curves up over their back. A stinger extends from its tail.
Keep reading to learn more about scorpions and how best to control scorpions in Cedar Park.
Are scorpions dangerous?
Scorpions are a danger to people because of their ability to deliver painful stings. Not only are their stings painful, but they are venom-filled. Scorpion venom is potent enough to trigger an allergic response in people.
Luckily, very few scorpions in the United States have venom strong enough to be lethal to a person. However, depending on the person and how allergic they are to their venom, symptoms from a scorpion sting may become severe enough to require medical attention.
Limiting your contact with scorpions and proactively guarding your property from these pests is the best way for you, your family, and your pets to avoid their painful stings.
Why do I have a scorpion problem?
Most types of scorpions thrive in desert environments, but like any living creature, they need access to water. Unfortunately, our yards and homes often provide them with the water they need. Hoses, sprinkler systems, air conditioners, and pet water bowls offer the water they need to survive.
Scorpions are nocturnal; they hide in damp, dark places during the day. Our property’s yards, gardens, trees, and general clutter offer scorpions plenty of sheltered hiding spots and access to their insect prey.
Where will I find scorpions?
Texas provides scorpions with plenty of outdoor spaces for scorpions to thrive. Unfortunately, these dangerous pests still manage to find their way into our homes. Some of their most used entry points include spaces under doors, torn screens, cracks in exterior walls, vents, and openings around wires and other utilities.
When scorpions in Cedar Park get into our homes, they hang out in areas with high humidity levels that provide them with close access to food sources.
Common places to come across scorpions in your Texas home include:
- On walls in kitchens and bathrooms
- In sinks and bathtubs
- Crawl spaces
- Laundry rooms
- Basements
- Closets
Homeowners also regularly come across scorpions hiding in shoes, folded clothing or linens, and within bedding.
How do I get rid of scorpions?
Don’t let scorpions make you feel unwelcome in your home for another day. Trust the professionals at Lakeline Pest Control to control and prevent them through our effective residential pest control services.
We are a local, family-owned and operated business that is committed to our customers and providing detailed, timely pest control solutions. We know how unsettling sharing your Cedar Park home with scorpions is and will provide the thorough and effective services necessary to eliminate them. Reach out today and learn more about our scorpion control options; we want to help you sleep soundly again, knowing your home is scorpion-free!
How can I prevent scorpions in the future?
Use these tips to help create a scorpion-free environment in and around your home:
- Remove dense ground cover from your yard.
- Rake back leaves and other debris from your home’s foundation.
- Cut back overhanging tree branches from your home.
- Maintain a rock barrier between mulch or grass and your home’s foundation.
- Seal imperfections in your home’s foundation.
- Maintain a clean kitchen to prevent the insects that scorpions like to eat from being drawn to your home.
- Repair leaky pipes, air conditioners, and faucets that supply scorpions with a water source.
Despite your best efforts, if scorpions ever become a problem on your property, acquiring professional scorpion control in Cedar Park is the best way to get rid of them. Call us today!
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