Does Anteater Pest Control Eliminate Scorpions?

Pest control is one of those essential services that homeowners can’t do without. Whether you live in the city or the country, there is no getting away from this menace. Pests can be a nuisance and a danger to your family, especially when they sting or bite. The worst nightmare for a homeowner is to have scorpions roaming free in the house. Luckily, Anteater Pest Control has the means and methods to rid your home of a scorpion infestation.

What should you know about scorpions?

Scorpions are an arachnid, not an insect, as many people assume. They have a segmented body and eight legs, with the last pair of appendages used as pincers to catch prey. There are around 20 species in Arizona alone, but not all of them can harm humans because some only do so when threatened or stepped over accidentally. Here are some interesting facts about scorpions you should know:

They are nocturnal

Scorpions are nocturnal animals that prefer to hunt at night and hide in cracks or under rocks during the day. They aren’t blind, but their eyesight is not very good either, so they rely on their sense of touch instead. That’s why you find them under furniture or other items around your house; it makes it easier for them to feel when something or someone gets too close.

They glow under black light

Scorpions may not look like it, but they do glow under a black light. They contain chemicals called photoproteins in their exoskeleton; these proteins reflect invisible ultraviolet rays and make the scorpion appear to give off an eerie blue-green color. This makes them easy prey for predators who easily spot them in the dark.

They are solitary beings

Scorpions don’t like to be around other scorpions and can be very territorial. They nest alone under debris and woodpiles, though mother scorpion may lay hundreds of eggs in one brood; the babies will stay near their mother until it is time for them to leave and start living on their own. This is why it can be difficult to tell there is an invasion in your home.

They can go months without food

Scorpions can go a long time without needing to feed because of their slow metabolism. They only need to eat once every few weeks, which allows them to be able to hide for long periods of time, making them hard to detect!

Scorpion control

Getting rid of a scorpion infestation takes time and requires a well-thought-out plan. It is a job that needs professional attention, and that is where Anteater Pest Control comes into play. So, what are the stages of scorpion control?

Removal of shelter

The first step of any pest control is to remove the scorpion’s shelter. This means any clutter and debris you have piled inside and outside your home should be eliminated. Scorpions like to hide in places like woodpiles, rocks, and leaf piles. Once you remove these, scorpions become more exposed in a relatively open space. You also want to seal off cracks and crevices on the wall where they might take refuge.

Cutting off the food source

Scorpions will typically feed on insects and their larvae like cockroaches or crickets. So, if you remove these pests running around in your home, the scorpions will follow suit; they don’t have to be eradicated entirely as long as no food source will attract them into your house in the first place.

Scorpion removal

Now that you have removed their food source and shelter, it is time to get rid of the scorpions themselves. This requires some patience because while they are easy prey for other predators like snakes or lizards, they can be challenging to catch on your own without proper equipment. Anteater Pest Control experts use special chemicals to lure them out and eliminate them without intruding on your household.

How do you prevent a scorpion infestation?

Prevention is better than cure! This also applies to scorpions and other pests. If you live in a scorpion-prone state like Arizona, scorpions are highly likely to show up on your property. So, to stay ahead of the problem, here are a few tips you can employ:
– Check for water leaks and fix them immediately. Scorpions love to hang around damp areas because it reminds them of their natural habitat under rocks or logs
– Regularly inspect your property, clear out any clutter you have near the wall where they might take refuge
– Make sure all cracks and crevices are sealed so that scorpions cannot sneak into your home
– Use insecticides or bug zappers to get rid of the pests in your house. If insects attract them, there is a high chance that scorpions will disappear when you remove these bugs from your property!