Knowledge Base

Identification

Field guides to scorpion species, anatomy, and how to tell dangerous ones apart from the rest.
What is Scorpion Alert?

Get instant alerts when scorpions are detected in your home

Scorpion Detectors watch over your home at night, when scorpions are most active. The moment a scorpion crosses one, you get a phone alert — so you can act before it makes a home out of your shoe, bed, laundy basket, or anywhere else.
  • Detectors arrive ready to plug in
  • Live alerts go straight to your phone or watch, with location
  • Alert multiple family members with a single account
  • One flat monthly monitoring fee — no contract, cancel anytime
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What homeowners are saying

Map of Peoria, ArizonaPeoria, Arizona
We’re in a new neighborhood with a lot of construction. Our Detectors are staying busy, but getting notifications is better than getting surprised.
Jessica
14 scorpions detected
Map of Lakeway, TexasLakeway, Texas
Super easy setup. We just plugged the Scorpion Detectors in, set them up with my phone, and that was it. I love the live feed on my phone to let me know they're always watching.
Paul and Cindy
7 scorpions detected
Map of Albuquerque, New MexicoAlbuquerque, New Mexico
We can finally go on offense against these things instead of waiting to find them in our couch and shoes. It really helps us figure out where they're getting in. Love it.
Marcus
18 scorpions detected
Common questions

Need quick answers?

How dangerous are scorpion stings to humans?

Most scorpion stings cause pain, swelling, and numbness lasting 24-48 hours, but are rarely fatal. Globally, about 1.5 million stings occur annually, with around 2,600 deaths, mainly from species like the deathstalker (Leiurus quinquestriatus) in regions without medical access.

Why do Scorpion Detectors create a faint purple light?

The faint purple light is UV light, which makes scorpions glow in the dark. Our AI analyzes what's glowing to ensure it's really a scorpion before sending you an alert. False alarms are...alarming, so we've trained our detection models to grab your attention only when necessary.

How does moisture control help keep scorpions out?

Water attracts bugs, and bugs attract scorpions. Wipe down showers after use, fix dripping faucets, and use dehumidifiers to keep indoor humidity below 50%. These simple moisture control cleaning habits remove one of the main reasons scorpions enter homes in Arizona, Texas, and New Mexico.

Can scorpions really crawl through air conditioning vents?

Yes, scorpions can enter homes through AC vents, especially return air vents that create slight vacuum pressure. They use their strong pincers to grip smooth duct surfaces and follow the enclosed pathways. Learn more about how scorpions navigate HVAC systems and what you can do to prevent it.

Why not just use sticky traps?

If you have young children, pets, or robotic vacuums, you probably already know why. Even if you don't, sticky traps often collect everything but scorpions right at the edge. This often becomes an attractive food source for scorpions without ever trapping them, making your scorpion problem worse.

Can a cat get stung by a scorpion, and what should I do if it happens?

Yes—cats can be stung, especially when they paw at, bite, or “toy” with a scorpion in dark corners at night. Fast reflexes reduce risk but don’t eliminate it, so you shouldn’t treat a good hunter as a safety plan. This section covers practical next steps and risk reduction in cat scorpion sting risk guide.