Scorpion Detectors

Plug them in throughout your home. Get instant alerts when scorpions find their way in.

From Our Customers

Map of Fountain Hills, ArizonaFountain Hills, Arizona
The mobile app is great, very easy to use. The pictures in the alerts are very helpful (and creepy).
Mrudul
7 scorpions detected
Map of Palm Springs, CaliforniaPalm Springs, California
This is a really great way to solve the scorpion problem. No mess, easy to use technology.
Michael
10 scorpions detected
Map of Chandler, ArizonaChandler, Arizona
Much better than those disgusting sticky traps.
Danielle
9 scorpions detected

How Do Scorpion Detectors Work?

Scorpions are highly evolved survivors — skilled at avoiding detection. But our Scorpion Detectors take advantage of a few key weaknesses: thigmotaxis and fluorescence.

What's Thigmotaxis?

Scorpions hunt by crawling along the edges of your rooms, a behavior known as thigmotaxis. It helps them find hiding spots and navigate in the dark, when they're most active.

As they crawl along your baseboards, they'll pass directly beneath Scorpion Detectors plugged into your standard wall outlets.

A diagram of a room where a scorpion hugs the perimeter, a behavior known as thigmotaxis.

What's Fluorescence?

When exposed to UV light in the dark, a scorpion's exoskeleton glows. This phenomenon is called fluorescence.

When a room gets dark, Scorpion Detectors silently activate discrete low-power UV lights, making scorpions glow as they pass below. If the color and shape of the glow confirm it's a scorpion, you're alerted instantly.

A tan scorpion detector imageA scorpion showing fluorescence effect under UV light

How Do Detectors Send Alerts To My Phone?

Scorpion Detectors connect to your home's Wi-Fi network and send images of detected scorpions to our AI-powered image recognition cloud for confirmation.

Once an image is received, it takes about 2 seconds for confirmation and alert delivery. Alerts can be sent to multiple people and devices if you wish.

Are Detectors Childproof?

Absolutely. We understand young children are curious. To protect them, you can optionally screw your Scorpion Detectors into your electrical outlet's existing screw hole.
An illustration of a Scorpion Detector with child protection screws.
How Scorpion Alert works

Find them before they find you

Plug in your Scorpion Detectors around your home and get instant alerts with the location of the scorpion.
  • 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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Why homeowners trust the system

Map of Austin, TexasAustin, Texas
I like seeing them turn on, night after night. Security guards that never quit.
Leah
5 scorpions detected
Map of Queen Creek, ArizonaQueen Creek, Arizona
We haven’t come across a scorpion in our house unexpectedly since we started using this.
Monique
6 scorpions detected
Map of Las Vegas, NevadaLas Vegas, Nevada
This is by far the best way to catch these little b*$t%rds.
Enrique
8 scorpions detected

Frequently Asked Questions

Need quick answers? We've got you covered. If you have more questions, try our AI assistant or check out our full FAQ page.

Why are scorpions showing up in my house all of a sudden?

Scorpions often wander indoors because homes provide water, prey (like crickets or roaches), and tight hiding spots, especially during seasonal activity. They’re also most active at night and tend to move along walls and baseboards, which is why edge-focused prevention works better than random spraying. This why scorpions come inside guide explains the layered approach: exclude, reduce habitat, and monitor.

How can I find a scorpion in my house without getting stung?

The safest approach is a structured search after dark using a UV flashlight, scanning baseboards, corners, and shaded gaps where they travel and pause. Wear shoes and gloves, avoid reaching into dark spaces, and use a repeatable routine for shoes, bedding, and kids’ items. If you find one, you can contain it with a jar and tool or escalate to a pro for repeated sightings—follow how to find scorpions safely.

How can I identify a brown scorpion in my house without getting stung?

Don’t rely on color alone—look for traits like striping, pincers and tail shape, and overall size, then observe from a safe distance. If you need to contain it for identification, use a clear cup/jar and stiff paper to trap it without putting fingers near the edges, and take clear top-and-side photos. The guide on how to identify a brown scorpion also explains using UV light at night to spot scorpions safely.

How can I tell if a scorpion sighting is a one-time thing or an ongoing problem?

The best clue is patterns: repeat sightings, multiple rooms, activity near doors/garage, and consistent nighttime movement are more meaningful than one random encounter. Tracking date/time and exact locations for 7–14 nights helps you move from guessing to evidence-based decisions. This 7 to 14 night scorpion checklist also covers practical tools like glue traps (as sampling) and the limits of UV inspections.

How can I tell if this was just one scorpion or a bigger problem?

One scorpion doesn’t automatically mean you’re in the clear—if one got in, the same path can be used again, especially at night when you’re asleep. Monitor for the next 7–14 nights, focusing on likely entry points and high-risk rooms, and record any repeats so you can spot a pattern. The article explains a simple monitoring plan and how photo-verified alerts can help in how to monitor for scorpions overnight.

How do I use a UV flashlight to find scorpions in a hotel or Airbnb fast?

Scorpions fluoresce under UV light, so a small blacklight (often strongest around 365nm) makes them much easier to spot in dim rooms. The fastest method is a perimeter-first sweep along baseboards, corners, and door thresholds, then a quick scan under bed edges, behind curtains, and around bathroom fixtures. It also highlights the most common hotel vs. Airbnb hiding spots in UV flashlight scorpion sweep steps.

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