Pest Control for Scorpions
Have you spotted scorpions in your home or business? Schedule a service with Plunkett’s today to eliminate scorpions and prevent them from coming back.
About Scorpions
Scorpions are stinging arthropods that prefer warm, dry environments and typically live and breed outdoors. While they don’t infest buildings, they often become a nuisance when they wander indoors seeking food, water, or shelter. Scorpions are most common throughout the southern and western United States, but some species can be found as far north as southern Illinois.
What Do Scorpions Look Like?
Scorpions typically range from 2 to 4 inches in length and are easy to recognize by their distinct shape. They have eight legs, with the front pair ending in large claws or pinchers used for grasping prey. Their segmented tail curves upward and ends with a bulb-shaped stinger, which they use for defense and hunting.
Are Scorpion Stings Dangerous?
Only one species in the U.S.—found in parts of New Mexico, Arizona, and California along the Colorado River—has a sting that is medically serious. Most other scorpion species can sting, but their effects are usually no more severe than a wasp sting. If someone is stung and you’re concerned, safely capture the scorpion for identification and seek medical advice if symptoms worsen.
How Can I Avoid Getting Stung by a Scorpion?
Scorpions often hide under objects where moisture collects, making them easy to disturb accidentally. Be cautious when picking up items from the ground outdoors, and always wear gloves when working in the yard or moving debris. Indoors, check and shake out anything left on the floor overnight—especially shoes, towels, and clothing. Avoid reaching into dark spaces or areas you can’t see clearly.
How Can I Get Rid of Scorpions?
With Plunkett’s Pest Control, scorpion removal starts with a targeted, professional approach. Our technicians perform an exterior perimeter treatment around your home or business to stop scorpions before they get inside. If interior service is needed, we’ll inspect and apply a precise dust treatment to likely hiding areas such as wall voids, cracks, and crevices. The result: long-lasting protection and fewer unwanted surprises.
Our Scorpion Control Process
When you schedule scorpion control with Plunkett’s, our technicians take a thorough and strategic approach to ensure long-term protection:
- We start by talking with you to understand where scorpion activity has been noticed — both inside and around your property, including crawl spaces, attics, and exterior areas.
- In some cases, a nighttime inspection or the use of a “trap” (such as a tarp or plywood over damp soil) may be used to detect scorpion activity.
- Your technician may recommend removing outdoor debris or repairing gaps and cracks that serve as hiding spots or entry points.
- In areas with heavy scorpion pressure, we may suggest installing an 18-inch rock barrier around your home or building. Rocks larger than ¾ inch help deter scorpions from crossing.
- Finally, our technician applies an exterior perimeter treatment and targets interior voids, crevices, and damp hiding areas with specialized dust formulations.
If you’re ready to get and keep scorpions out of your home or business, schedule a service with Plunkett’s today.
Scorpion Control With Plunkett's
At Plunkett’s, our goal is to help you quickly, conveniently, and in the most cost-effective way. We make every effort to be with you asap, usually within a day or two.
