Spiders & arachnids
Scorpions: identification & scorpion control
Scorpions squeeze through gaps thinner than a credit card and hunt at night. Control pairs strict exclusion — weather stripping, screens, sealed block walls — with dust applications in the voids where they shelter.
How to identify scorpions
- What it looks like
- Tan to brown arachnids with front pincers and a segmented tail carrying a stinger.
- Size
- 1 to 3 inches
- Where you'll find it
- Block walls, garages, bathrooms, under rocks, pavers and wood piles.
- Commonly confused with
- Pseudoscorpions are tiny and tail-less; whip scorpions have a thin whip instead of a stinger.
Signs of scorpions in your home
- Scorpions glowing under UV blacklight at night
- Sightings in tubs and sinks
- Stings while dressing or in bed
Scorpions questions homeowners ask
Which scorpions are dangerous?
In the U.S. the Arizona bark scorpion is the only species with medically significant venom; it is slender, light tan and often found climbing walls.
Why are scorpions inside my house?
They follow insects and cool, damp spaces. Gaps under doors and around plumbing are the main entries.
Scorpion control by city
Local technicians handle scorpions in every market below — pick your city for neighborhood coverage, seasonal notes and a free quote.
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