Scorpion Control In Tucson, AZ

Protecting Tucson Homes From Scorpions Since 1990

Tucson’s desert climate is a dream for those escaping cold, wet weather—but it’s also perfect for scorpions. These pests thrive in the heat, hiding under rocks, in woodpiles, and even inside homes to stay cool. You're not alone if you’ve ever flipped on a porch light and spotted a scorpion scurrying away or found one lurking in your garage.

Whether you're new to the area or just need a refresher, this guide will help you understand what types of scorpions live in Tucson, how to spot an infestation, ways to keep them off your property, and how the Tucson pest control pros at Northwest Exterminating eliminate these pests.

Scorpions in Tucson

Several scorpion species are common in the Tucson area. You are likely most familiar with the Arizona bark scorpion due to its reputation as the most deadly scorpion in the United States. Thankfully, fatalities from Arizona bark scorpion stings are rare; however, if you get stung by one of these pests, you should seek medical attention. Bark scorpions are between two and three inches long and have light brown bodies. Desert hairy scorpions are large scorpions that can grow up to six inches long. They are pale yellow to brown, with backs that are darker than their legs or tail. Striped tail scorpions are about the same size as Arizona bark scorpions. They are light yellow to brown and have a dark, triangular marking on their heads. All scorpions have eight legs, a pair of pincers, and segmented tails. The last segment of their tails stores their venom.

Signs of a scorpion infestation in Tucson

Identifying a scorpion infestation in or around your Tucson home is not always easy. Scorpions are nocturnal creatures that usually stay out of sight during the day, making it difficult to know if they are on your property. If you think you might have scorpions on your property or in your house, look for these signs:

• Live scorpions: If you see scorpions out in the open, it’s a sure sign of a problem. However, you might also encounter them in other ways, such as finding them under rocks, in wood piles, or in cracks and crevices around your house.
• Scorpion droppings: Their droppings are small, dark, and cylindrical. You’ll usually find them in the spaces where scorpions are most likely to spend time.
• Scorpion exoskeletons: As scorpions grow, they shed their exoskeletons. If you find these sheds, you likely have a scorpion problem.
• Scorpion trails: If scorpions travel through the dirt or dusty areas as they move around, they’ll leave wavy marks behind. If you see these trails around or inside your house, it probably means that scorpions are present.

Our Tucson scorpion control services 

Desert Guard

To ensure your home stays free of scorpions, consider Northwest Exterminating’s Desert Guard service. This preventive and comprehensive service provides exclusion services to keep scorpions and other Tucson pests out.

We start by thoroughly inspecting your house to identify harborage areas and entry points. We then use our expertise and quality materials to seal entry points and eliminate harborage areas from the base of your home to the roof. Once our installation is complete, we conduct a quality assurance inspection to ensure that our workmanship meets our standards. A one-year warranty will be issued for all materials used, including parts and labor.

Home Pest Control Services In Tucson

Our award-winning pest protection starts with choosing the right home pest control plan—each designed to keep your home pest-free, including scorpion control.

• Defense Plan – Quarterly pest control service with coverage for common household pests, plus free re-treatments if needed.
• SmartDefense – Includes all Defense Plan benefits plus SMART Monitoring with Anticimex technology to stop mice and rats before they infest.
• SmartDefense Complete – Adds termite monitoring and baiting for complete protection.

No matter which plan you choose, our expert scorpion control ensures your Tucson home stays protected.

Scorpion prevention tips

Avoiding a scorpion infestation is usually easier than getting rid of scorpions after they’ve infested your house or invaded your property. These prevention tips can help you keep scorpions off your Tucson property:

• Maintain your yard: Scorpions like to hide under or behind rocks, wood piles, fallen tree branches, overgrowth, and other lawn debris. By keeping your lawn and garden areas well-maintained and debris-free, you can decrease the number of harborage areas for scorpions on your property.
• Address moisture issues around your property and in your house: Although scorpions don’t like an excess of moisture, they need a little to survive. If you have a leaky spigot outside or a water leak under your kitchen sink, it might attract scorpions.
• Seal entry points into your house: Seal cracks and crevices in your foundation, repair torn window screens, install door sweeps, and fill gaps around windows and doors to make it more difficult for scorpions to get inside.
• Reduce clutter: Scorpions like to hide, so giving them fewer places to do so will help you avoid an unexpected encounter.

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