If you live in Arizona, Texas, New Mexico, Nevada, or parts of California, chances are you’ve run into a scorpion—or know someone who has. These creepy crawlers are more than just unsettling; some, like the Arizona bark scorpion, pack a venomous sting that can send kids and older adults to the ER.
The good news? There are some straightforward steps you can take to keep scorpions out of your house.
1. Seal Up Entry Points
Scorpions can squeeze through cracks as small as a credit card's edge. Focus on sealing:
- Gaps around windows and doors
- Openings where utility lines enter
- Cracks in your foundation
- Torn window screens
Use caulk, door sweeps, and weatherstripping to make it harder for them to sneak inside.
2. Install Scorpion Detectors
Scorpions tend to travel along baseboards in the dark, which makes them ideal targets for our Scorpion Detectors. Once the room is dark enough, our Detectors turn on UV lights and start scanning the floor for scorpion movement. If one is detected, you'll get an instant alert via push notification.
This gives you a chance to act before the scorpion finds its way deeper into your home—or into your shoe.
Learn more about Scorpion Detectors
3. Eliminate Outdoor Hiding Spots
Scorpions love to hide in cool, dark places. Around your yard, that includes:
- Piles of wood, rocks, or bricks
- Overgrown vegetation
- Unused gardening equipment
- Leaf litter or mulch up against your foundation
Keep things trimmed, clean, and clutter-free, especially near the house.
4. Reduce Indoor Clutter
Inside your home, clutter gives scorpions places to hide during the day. Clear out piles of clothes, shoes, boxes, or bags, especially in closets, basements, and garages. Shake out anything left on the floor before putting it on.
5. Fix Leaks And Control Moisture
Scorpions are attracted to moisture. Fix any leaky pipes, use dehumidifiers in damp areas, and make sure your home is well-ventilated to avoid creating inviting hiding spots.
6. Use Scorpion-Safe Pesticides Wisely
A targeted pesticide application around the base of your home can create a barrier, but it won’t be effective on its own. Always follow product instructions and consider hiring a licensed pest professional if you have recurring issues.
7. Spot-Check With A UV Flashlight
Even with prevention, it’s smart to do regular checks. A quick sweep of a UV flashlight at night can reveal glowing scorpions on walls, floors, and even ceilings. If you've already been alerted by one of our Detectors, this flashlight is your best tool to locate the intruder.
Scorpions aren’t trying to bother you—they're just looking for food, water, and shelter. But with the right combination of physical barriers, home maintenance, and technology, you can make sure they keep looking somewhere else.
