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Importance of Scorpion Control Scorpion Pest Control Las Vegas
Scorpions are the one type of bug that should be taken seriously. Unlike roach and ant infestations that are simply disgusting and annoying, scorpions are dangerous. In the valley of Las Vegas there are two types of scorpions and both are poisonous.
The first type is the common local variety which is yellow and brown. It is usually two to four inches in length. The other type is a Bark scorpion which is green and usually one to two inches in size. The Bark scorpion is accidentally imported with palm trees from Arizona during housing booms.
If you see either of these scorpions in your home you should seek professional pest control that specializes in scorpions. If you are bit by a common local variety or Bark scorpion then you should seek immediate medical attention.
In addition to scorpions? tails that are equipped with poisonous stingers, they also have powerful biting mouths and claws which can pinch. Putting your foot into a show with a scorpion inside of it or going to bed with a scorpion under the covers is not something you want to ever go through.
Scorpions are so aggressive that they will even eat each other. With their abundant numbers in Nevada, combined with their aggression and love for the dark (closets and beds), scorpions make for an awful bug to have inside the home.
Residents of Las Vegas who are allergic to bees or have children are under even more stress to insure that they are safe inside their home from scorpions. However, you don?t have to worry about such threats if you take the necessary precautions to keep scorpions and other bugs away.
Common Scorpion Species in Las Vegas
The Las Vegas valley is home to several scorpion species, but two are responsible for the majority of encounters with homeowners:
Bark Scorpion (Centruroides sculpturatus)
The Arizona bark scorpion is the most dangerous scorpion in North America and is found throughout the Las Vegas valley, Henderson, and surrounding communities. Bark scorpions are small, measuring 2 to 3 inches long, with a light tan to yellowish-brown color that makes them difficult to spot on desert landscaping and stucco walls. Unlike most scorpions, bark scorpions are excellent climbers and can scale walls, ceilings, and even crawl into second-story windows. Their sting causes intense pain, numbness, and tingling that can last 24 to 72 hours. Children, elderly individuals, and people with compromised immune systems are at greatest risk for severe reactions. If you find bark scorpions in your home, professional extermination is essential — these scorpions nest in groups, so one sighting usually means more are hiding nearby.
Desert Hairy Scorpion (Hadrurus arizonensis)
The desert hairy scorpion is the largest scorpion in North America, reaching up to 6 inches in length. Despite their intimidating size, their sting is comparable to a bee sting and is not considered medically significant for most adults. Desert hairy scorpions are burrowers that prefer sandy soil and are commonly found in yards, under rocks, and around foundations in Las Vegas neighborhoods bordering undeveloped desert land.
Signs of a Scorpion Problem
Scorpion sightings at night — Scorpions are nocturnal hunters. If you see scorpions inside your home after dark, especially in bathrooms, kitchens, or closets, you likely have an active infestation. Use a UV black light flashlight at night to spot scorpions — they glow bright blue-green under ultraviolet light.
Scorpions in shoes, bedding, or clothing — Bark scorpions seek tight, dark spaces during the day. Finding scorpions in shoes left on the floor, folded towels, or bedsheets is a serious warning sign.
Crickets and other prey insects inside your home — Scorpions follow their food supply. A cricket or roach problem inside your home will attract scorpions.
Gaps around doors, windows, and pipes — If your home has unsealed entry points, scorpions will exploit them. Bark scorpions can squeeze through a gap as thin as a credit card.
Proximity to undeveloped desert or block walls — Homes near washes, vacant lots, or properties with decorative block walls are at higher risk. Block wall fences provide ideal harborage for scorpion colonies.
Scorpion Prevention Tips for Las Vegas Homeowners
Seal all cracks and gaps around doors, windows, plumbing, and electrical penetrations with caulk or weatherstripping
Install door sweeps on all exterior doors — especially garage doors, which are a primary entry point
Remove wood piles, landscape debris, and decorative rock within 3 feet of your foundation
Trim tree branches and shrubs away from your home so scorpions cannot use them as a bridge
Eliminate standing water and fix irrigation leaks — scorpions need water and are attracted to moisture
Reduce outdoor lighting or switch to yellow bulbs that attract fewer prey insects
Shake out shoes, clothing, and towels before use, especially if stored in garages or closets
Schedule regular professional perimeter treatments to maintain a protective barrier around your home
Eliminate Scorpions From Your Home Or Business
At Ace Pest Control we offer a FREE pest inspection that includes all types of vermin, including scorpions and other harmful bugs. The faster you can identify infestations or holes in your home that leave it open to bugs, the faster we can exterminate them and secure your home.
We have been in the pest control industry for over three decades and can effectively eliminate spiders, roaches, rodents, scorpions, and other types of vermin. In fact, scorpions feed on roaches and other small bugs. They hang upside down on ceilings and wait for bugs to come by.
If you remove roaches and other bugs from your home, you?re already less likely to have scorpions invade as well. That?s why when we eliminate scorpions we also take the proper steps to eliminate other bugs so that scorpions aren?t attracted into the home again.
If you?re interested in hiring us to remove scorpions or other insects from your property or have any questions, give us a call at (702) 871-1211.
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Ace Pest Control serves homeowners and businesses throughout the Las Vegas Valley. Find your area below to learn more about our local pest control services.
Scorpions are the one type of bug that should be taken seriously. Unlike roach and ant infestations that are simply disgusting and annoying, scorpions are dangerous. In the valley of Las Vegas there are two types of scorpions and both are poisonous.
The first type is the common local variety which is yellow and brown. It is usually two to four inches in length. The other type is a Bark scorpion which is green and usually one to two inches in size. The Bark scorpion is accidentally imported with palm trees from Arizona during housing booms.
If you see either of these scorpions in your home you should seek professional pest control that specializes in scorpions. If you are bit by a common local variety or Bark scorpion then you should seek immediate medical attention.
In addition to scorpions? tails that are equipped with poisonous stingers, they also have powerful biting mouths and claws which can pinch. Putting your foot into a show with a scorpion inside of it or going to bed with a scorpion under the covers is not something you want to ever go through.
Scorpions are so aggressive that they will even eat each other. With their abundant numbers in Nevada, combined with their aggression and love for the dark (closets and beds), scorpions make for an awful bug to have inside the home.
Residents of Las Vegas who are allergic to bees or have children are under even more stress to insure that they are safe inside their home from scorpions. However, you don?t have to worry about such threats if you take the necessary precautions to keep scorpions and other bugs away.
