Scorpions

– Look for pale, curling shapes at night with black light.
– Check shoes and boots before putting them on.
– Find small sting marks and pain after contact.

Perimeter residual spray with UV black-light inspection at night for detection; seal all cracks and entry points; reduce harborage material (bark, rocks, debris) adjacent to structure. A pro treats around the home and checks at night. A black light makes scorpions glow and easy to find. Sealing cracks keeps them from getting inside. Clearing bark and rock piles removes their hiding spots.

We treat the outside base and seal entry cracks. We perform night checks with a black light when needed.

– Shake out shoes, gloves, and clothing before wearing — scorpions hide inside.

– Use a UV black light flashlight at night to detect scorpions before handling.

– Seal foundation cracks, pipe penetrations, and weatherstripping gaps.

– Remove bark mulch, rock piles, and debris from the foundation perimeter.

– Install door sweeps on all exterior doors and repair torn window screens.

– Remove rock piles and bark mulch near house.

– Store shoes off the floor and shake before use.

– Seal gaps around doors, vents, and foundation cracks.

– Keep window screens whole and door sweeps tight.

Rocky terrain, desert scrub, and urban/suburban homes in arid climates; hides in cracks, under bark, inside shoes, and in wall voids; excellent climber — found on ceilings and in attic spaces. Scorpions hide in cracks, under bark, and in shoes. They are most active at night. They are good climbers and can reach ceilings. Dry, rocky yards near the home draw them in.

Scorpions show up in Austin yards and homes. They hide under rocks, mulch, and shoes.