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State- and city-specific guides covering scorpion risk across the Southwest.
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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From our customers

What homeowners are saying

Map of Spicewood, TexasSpicewood, Texas
It’s really easy to use. You just plug them in, set them up with your phone, and you’re done. We caught 4 scorpions already.
Carmen
6 scorpions detected
Map of Marble Falls, TexasMarble Falls, Texas
Scorpion Alert is the only subscription we never consider canceling. It’s essential out here, especially with our kids and puppies.
John
6 scorpions detected
Map of Phoenix, ArizonaPhoenix, Arizona
We tried everything. Pest control companies, glue traps, powders. None of it worked as well as this.
Ashley
10 scorpions detected
Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How can I spot a fast-moving scorpion at night before it disappears?

Using UV light correctly (especially 365nm) makes scorpions fluoresce so you can scan baseboards, corners, and other perimeter “highways” more efficiently. For safe containment, a clear container and stiff paper method helps avoid risky bare-hand grabs. This section also covers UV scorpion detection and monitoring, including passive alerts while you sleep.

Should I use antivenom for a baby's scorpion sting?

Only emergency room doctors should decide about antivenom (Anascorp) for infants. The treatment works remarkably fast but requires professional administration and monitoring. Never attempt home remedies—take your baby to the ER immediately where staff can assess whether emergency treatment for infant scorpion stings requires antivenom based on symptom severity.

What areas of my home should I focus on cleaning to prevent scorpions?

Focus on three key zones: behind toilets where condensation attracts prey insects, under kitchen appliances where crumbs accumulate, and around washing machines where lint and moisture create cricket habitat. These strategic cleaning tips for scorpion prevention target the specific areas where scorpions hunt rather than requiring obsessive whole-house cleaning.

Do scorpion repellents actually work, or are they mostly hype?

Most “scorpion repellents” don’t create a magic barrier—at best they reduce sightings when paired with other steps. Scorpions are hardy, shelter-seeking, and often avoid enough contact with products for quick knockdown, so results can fade over time. This section sets realistic expectations and previews a layered plan in these scorpion repellent myths explained.

How do I prove a scorpion problem to my landlord so they can’t ignore it?

This section gives a practical, tonight-style documentation plan: photos with timestamps, exact locations, a sighting log, and saving any sting/medical paperwork. It also explains how a blacklight walkthrough can create clear, actionable evidence and why a written paper trail (email/tenant portal) matters. Follow the checklist in document a scorpion infestation.

Does finding one scorpion in my Austin home mean there are more?

Not necessarily. Striped bark scorpions, the most common species in Travis County homes, typically live alone except during mating season. However, finding a mother with babies or multiple sightings suggests a bigger issue. Understanding Travis County scorpion behavior patterns helps you determine whether you're dealing with a lone hunter or a potential infestation.