3 Simple Solutions to Get Rid of Scorpions in Your Home
Scorpions. When most people think of scorpions, they think of the giant black scorpions that play larger than life characters in the movies. Many people also think that scorpions can only be found in the desert. The truth is that you can also find scorpions right here in Arkansas.
The scorpions around here may not be giant black monsters, but when they invade your home, they can become a very unwelcome guest. Here are some easy ways you can prevent and rid your home of scorpions.
Keep Your Yard Clean
There are many types of scorpions, but this area is home to the striped bark scorpion. This scorpion is only about 2 ½ inches in size and can be found in various hiding spots. Since scorpions are nocturnal creatures, you will find them in places that are dark and cool throughout the day such as piles of mulch, loose bark, flower beds, rocks, and wood piles.
By eliminating or organizing loose objects in your yard, you make it more difficult for scorpions to find shelter during the heat of the day. In addition to removing these objects, it is also a great idea to make sure shrubbery and plants are not too close or touching your home. Plants and greenery that are too close to the home give scorpions and other insects an easy bridge to get from the outside of your home to the inside.
Declutter Your Home
No one likes the surprise of a sting in the middle of the night. Taking precautions such as decluttering your home is a great way to prevent scorpions from finding a nice place to settle in and reproduce.
Scorpions like to hide in dark places such as shoes and piles of clothes. Taking the extra time to clean up your closets and under your bed can drastically reduce the number of scorpions and other bugs that are trying to find a hiding place.
Seal Up the Inside and Outside of Your Home
Like us, scorpions and other pests require food, water, and shelter. If you take away these things, then you will have a better success rate with getting rid of them. Go throughout your home and seal any water leaks you may have. It’s also a good idea to clean up any water spills on the floor or around your sinks. This will take away their water supply.
By taking the necessary steps above, you are also making it more difficult for other insects like spiders to come into your home. By eliminating other small insects, you take away food for scorpions.
One of the best ways to prevent scorpions from taking shelter in your home is to make sure that there is not an easy entry point. Make sure you go around the inside and outside of your home and seal up any small holes or crevices. Seal up around doors, windows, and other holes to prevent many insects, including scorpions, from moving into your home.
Hopper Termite & Pest, Inc. Can Help Solve Your Scorpion Problem
Scorpions are a resilient insect and can be very difficult to get rid of once they have made your home their home. If you have seen more than one scorpion in or around your home within the past month or you are seeing both large and small scorpions, then you need to give Hopper Termite & Pest, Inc. a call TODAY.
Our trained technicians can go in and around your home to make additional suggestions for securing your home and finding any entry points you may have missed. We can also put together a plan to get rid of the scorpions.
Remember, Hopper Termite & Pest, Inc. provides dependable, effective pest control solutions to a large service area. From Fayetteville to Mountain Home to southern Missouri and everywhere in between, Hopper can help you tackle all of your pest control issues.