Most people are aware of scorpions in Texas, but may not have actually encountered one. These pests do not often come into homes, but when they do, they need to be dealt with quickly and appropriately, so you and your family don't get hurt. Wise/Chem Safe Pest Control provides safe and effective pest control in Granbury to protect your home from these dangerous pests.
Types Of Scorpions
Texas is a big state with a lot of varied climates and weather, and consequently, there are a variety of types of scorpions that you can find all over the state. Some of the different scorpions you can find are:
- Striped bark scorpions
- Texas cave scorpions
- Lesser stripetail scorpions
- Lindo scorpions
- Giant hairy scorpions
Many of these scorpions are not dangerous, as their venom is not strong enough to hurt you, but there are still some dangerous scorpions to watch out for. One of those species is the most common: the striped bark scorpion. These scorpions sting as a defensive mechanism or to kill prey, and they have a dangerous venom that can be potentially fatal.
Other types of scorpions' stings are more mild, similar to bee stings, and they can just cause some localized swelling. If you are allergic, though, more serious reactions can occur. All stings from the striped bark scorpion can be fatal, allergies or not. Striped bark scorpions are identifiable by their tan to light-brown color and the dark stripes that run down their back. Since it isn't advisable to get close enough to a scorpion to properly identify it, the best course of action is to prevent scorpions in your Granbury home entirely.
Don't Accidentally Attract Scorpions
You don't want to attract scorpions to your home because of their dangerous stings, but like many other pests, they can just come in uninvited and right under your nose. These pests are attracted to shelter, water, and food, and they can often find these resources inside your home. Some preventive measures you can take to stop them include:
- Weatherstrip doors and windows around your home.
- Put mesh covers over the vents in your home.
- Repair leaky pipes and other sources of moisture.
These are only a few proactive steps you can take, but they are essential in keeping this pest away from your home.
5 Facts About Scorpions You Probably Didn't Know
If you want to keep scorpions away from your home, beyond just taking preventive measures, you might also want to know all about scorpions. The best way to keep something away is to know everything about it. Some of the most interesting things about scorpions that help in understanding this pest are:
- Scorpions feed on insects, spiders, and other scorpions.
- Even though scorpions live in hot and dry climates, they actually prefer colder and shadier areas. In your home, you will often find them in shoes, under covers, or in boxes.
- Often, scorpions are not looking for shelter in the form of your home, but they just follow their prey and end up inside your home.
- There are over 1,200 species of scorpion in the world and 70 in the United States.
- Scorpions can survive for months without food as long as they have plenty of water.
Professional pest control from Wise/Chem Safe Pest Control is the safest and most effective way to get rid of scorpions and keep them away for good.
Total Scorpion Control For Granbury Residents
When you partner with Wise/Chem Safe Pest Control for scorpion control, we will first inspect your entire property to find harborage areas and conducive conditions. After reviewing our findings, we'll begin a customized treatment that takes care of your scorpion problem for good. We also offer follow-up treatments to ensure that your home is pest-free and safe all year long.