How to keep scorpions out of your house?

"There have been scorpion sightings near my home; how can I keep scorpions out of my house?"

If scorpions come into the home, they usually come in through the same openings other pests use: gaps under doors, cracks in foundations, or spaces around windows. They’re often looking for food or shelter, which makes it important to cut off easy entry points.

What keeps scorpions away?

Sealing up your home is the most practical step you can take. Pay attention to:

• Caulking cracks in walls and foundations
• Repairing torn screens
• Installing door sweeps and weather stripping
• Reduce harborage locations: clear away clutter in your property and yard, and minimise areas of dense vegetation

These measures help reduce the ways scorpions can slip indoors. Sprays aren’t a long-term answer, since insecticides don’t provide lasting protection against them. Scorpions are most active in warm months, so preparing your home before then can make a difference.

What attracts scorpions?

Scorpions hide in dark, cluttered spots, so clearing piles of wood, rocks, or debris can help keep scorpions away. Outdoor lighting can attract the insects they feed on, so adjusting lights or switching to yellow bulbs may reduce food sources. Fixing leaks and reducing excess moisture can also help.

While scorpions aren’t as common in the eastern US as they are in states like Arizona, Nevada, or California, there are general pest exclusion techniques that can help keep scorpions out of the house, as well as many other pests. Our pest control technicians can inspect your home and implement preventative measures to help keep pests away in the long term. And, of course, if you have spotted scorpions, we’ll come and remove those for you, too.