Why spring scorpion control is necessary
Although Queen Creek winters are relatively mild, it still gets cold enough to send scorpions into hiding. Each winter, scorpions nest together in warm places and go into diapause, a dormant period similar to hibernation. When the temperatures start to warm up in the spring, scorpions come out of diapause and become active again.
Spring is an excellent time for scorpions because of the warmer weather and increased food sources as insects become active again. It is also the start of their mating season. Scorpions give birth to live babies called scorplings. A female can have up to one hundred scorplings at a time, although the average is 20-40 new scorpions. This makes it easy to see how scorpion activity can quickly increase in the spring.
What attracts scorpions to your home
Scorpions need certain things to survive. If your property provides for these needs, they are more likely to show up around your yard, which makes it more likely they’ll end up in your Queen Creek home. All of the following things attract scorpions:
- Food: The availability of prey around your home, like insects and spiders, will attract scorpions.
- Shelter: Cracks, gaps, and dark, damp spaces in and around your house provide ideal hiding spots for scorpions, as do rocks and debris in your yard. These pests also lurk in attic areas.
- Water: Scorpions seek out moisture sources, such as leaky pipes, puddles, or humid areas.
- Lighting: Bright lights can attract insects attracting scorpions looking for food.
Scorpion prevention tips to protect your family
Because scorpions sting, keeping them off your property is important to protect your family. Knowing what attracts them can help you determine what changes need to be made in and around your house to prevent these pests from showing up and sticking around.
Try these scorpion prevention tips to protect your family:
- Seal Entry Points: Seal cracks, gaps, and crevices around windows, doors, and your home’s foundation.
- Declutter Your Yard: Keep areas around your house free of debris, piles of rocks, wood, and other hiding spots.
- Maintain Your Landscaping: Trim bushes, trees, and overgrown vegetation around your house.
- Change Lighting: Use yellow, bug-repelling lights near outdoor areas to reduce insect attraction.
- Remove Food Sources: Routine pest control can eliminate insects, including crickets and other pests, which are food sources for scorpions.
- Eliminate Moisture: Check for leaking pipes and make sure your house has proper drainage and low humidity.
- Take Nighttime Precautions: Scorpions are nocturnal, so wear shoes when walking outside at night and check areas thoroughly before sitting or lounging outside.
Why professional scorpion control is the smart choice
If you’ve seen scorpions on your property, the smartest choice is to contact Termio Pest Control for professional pest control for your Queen Creek home. Our Termio Essentials Plan covers scorpions and the pests that attract them, providing you with comprehensive pest control service for one low price.
With quarterly home pest control services, you won’t have to worry about scorpion stings or other pests showing up on your property and harming your family. Our preventative services will protect your home year-round. If any issue arises between our scheduled services, just call us. We provide free re-treatments if necessary.
If you’ve noticed signs of scorpions or simply want to give yourself peace of mind this spring by taking care of scorpions before they become a problem, we can help. Serving Queen Creek and the Phoenix metro, homeowners can count on our team to protect their homes and loved ones. Give Termio Pest Control a call to request your free quote.
We look forward to protecting your home!
