Scorpion Control

What you should know about Scorpions

Scorpion control can be intimidating. Scorpions can look scary and information on scorpions bring up an array of fears from homeowners. This is understandable because scorpions can be dangerous. Scorpions prefer the outdoors but can sometimes come inside. When that happens, homeowners should make sure scorpions do not take up residence inside their home.

Scorpion Information

Scorpions are not insects. They are actually arachnids. This is because scorpions have eight legs and are distant relatives of spiders. They are usually found in the southern part of the United States and South America. They are venomous even though they can be as small as 2 inches. Colors of scorpions are usually red or black but there are some less common species that are orange.

Habitats

Scorpions hide during the day and are active at night. They eat insects, snakes, lizards and small rodents. Scorpions tend to prefer dark dry places in your home that are easy to hide in. Therefore, to avoid scorpions making a nest in your home, you can declutter floors and corners.

Symptoms of a Scorpion Sting

Scorpion stings happen to approximately 1.2 million people every year. However, death from scorpion stings is very rare. Scorpion stings can cause pain, numbness, swelling and warmth at the site of the sting. Treat scorpion stings with a quick wash and rinse to the area. Apply a cold compress and take over-the-counter pain relievers. If the swelling continues you should go to your local hospital.

As with any pest, EZ pest control has your back. We are adept at finding scorpions and getting rid of infestations. Scorpion infestations can be difficult to get rid of and may require you to bring in EZ Pest Control to maintain a scorpion free residence.