Scorpion

Albuquerque is a city with a climate that breeds one of the more dangerous pests – scorpions. Scorpions are highly poisonous and should be taken very seriously, especially if there are extremely young or elderly people in your household. Fortunately, there are ways that you can prevent scorpions from becoming a problem in your household. Take the following tips to heart … Read More

Scorpions are common pests in the southern United States. These pests prefer desert climates and hide in cool, dark spaces during the daytime. Attics, basements and crawl spaces are popular scorpion habitats, and they stay so well hidden that it is often hard to detect a scorpion infestation before it becomes a serious problem. Knowing how scorpions behave will help … Read More

  Threatening a painful, venomous sting, certain scorpions can grow to more than 8 inches in length. However, these “giant” scorpions are outliers, and most experts will tell you that scorpions tend to get a bad reputation that many of them do not deserve. Still, scorpions can pose some threat to humans. For the health and safety of you and … Read More

There’s nothing more unpleasant than the sight of a scorpion scurrying along your garage floor or hiding in your living room drapes. You’re likely to identify them by the trademark tail, which extends from the body with five distinct sections and a threatening stinger on the end. You may also notice that scorpions have eight legs and one large pincer … Read More

Scorpions are pretty common in Las Vegas – it’s the desert, after all. This year, though, Las Vegas is seeing a huge increase in the number of bark scorpions that are scurrying around people’s neighborhoods and homes. These creepy crawlers don’t usually cause much a fuss, though, since they’re actually more scared of us than we are of them and … Read More

  Scorpions rapidly lose body moisture under the hot desert sun, so they are always looking for shady locations where they can camp out until nightfall. Unfortunately, these stealthy arachnids may wander into your home in search of food or safe resting spots. If you’re concerned about a scorpion infestation, check common hiding spots in and around your house to … Read More

Scorpions can be a grave danger to your pets, but you can take preventive measures to protect them. Here are some of the most useful techniques to ensure the safety of your pets from the poison sting of this pest. Preventing Sickness After a Sting If your pet has been stung already, you must take immediate action. Here are the … Read More

  They’re not just ugly, they’re venomous. Although small, scorpions can deliver a powerful, painful sting. It’s not usually fatal to humans or pets, but it is quite an unpleasant experience and definitely enough to ruin your day. What can you do to reduce the possibility of you, your children, or your pets getting stung by one of these nasties? … Read More

  While some scorpions are merely a nuisance, others, like the Arizona Bark Scorpion can deliver a truly nasty and dangerous sting. You can cut your risk of encountering any scorpions by taking some wise preventative measures to protect your home and family. From clearing away scorpion friendly debris to using a blacklight to spot these pests at night, these … Read More

The Threat of Scorpions For many people living in the southern and southwestern parts of the United States, scorpions present a serious pest problem. Contrary to popular belief, scorpions do not only live in desert regions, but can be found anywhere where there is a sufficient water source and place for shelter. All too often this means people’s properties and homes. … Read More