Scorpion Season Is Here

Press release from Evolve PR & Marketing:

May 6, 2021

Warmer weather is here, which means scorpions are on the move – increasing the risk of stings inside the home. While the Bark Scorpion is common in Arizona, many people – especially the influx of new residents - don't know the basics about these pests and how to avoid an infestation, as well as what to do if a family member is stung or encounters a scorpion.

Here are five things you can do to avoid an infestation:

1. Use a multi-step pest control strategy to protect you from scorpions.

We recommend AVERZION, our glass-like barrier that prevents scorpions from entering the home. Scorpions are notoriously skilled climbers and it’s how they’re able to enter any space. Paired with a traditional pest control program, AVERZION creates a protective shield for your home -- creating more peace of mind for you and your family this summer.

2. Know that traditional scorpion season is May until June, but they’re active all year long.

Summer is often known as scorpion season – but a number of factors can aggravate scorpions and make them more active. Rain, construction, home improvement projects and more can force scorpions out of hiding and put your family at risk for a sting so it’s important to stay vigilant all year round. Using a blacklight around your space is a fast, cost-effective and easy way to check for scorpions in your home. Since scorpions are nocturnal, it’s also easier to find them at night when they are often searching for their next meal. They also have poor eyesight so it’s likely you’ll find them climbing along your baseboards.

3. Avoid moisture and clutter which attracts scorpions.

The Arizona Bark Scorpion is attracted to moisture, if you are looking to hunt them down in your home, set out a wet towel, come back with a blacklight and carefully check the towel. This is another great way to know if a scorpion is lurking in your home. Scorpions hide in piles of wood, rocks and any compost piles. Maintain a clean perimeter around your home and lawn to prevent overhanging branches touching your home or garage. Scorpions are known to nest, in a similar way that bees do. Be aware of coming into contact with a nest as it can be very dangerous.

4. Remember that scorpions travel in groups – so if you find one there will likely be more.

If you see one scorpion in your home it’s very likely there’s more so it’s critical to contact your pest control providers immediately in order to end the infestation. Arizona Bark Scorpions give live birth to 25 to 35 scorplings during the summer months, so if you spot a mother scorpion and you can see the babies on her back, you need to remove it immediately from your home.

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This press release was produced by Evolve PR & Marketing. The views expressed here are the author’s own.