Home is where many people spend a majority of their time relaxing with loved ones. The last thing a person wants to see is potentially dangerous insects in his personal area. One such insect that invades many homes in Scottsdale is the scorpion. Getting stung by one these arthropods can cause a person to experience respiratory distress and terrible pain. Some scorpions can even deliver fatal stings to humans. To keep this from happening to you or your family, learn about scorpion control in Scottsdale.
Scorpions have very distinctive characteristics including:
* an exaggerated pair of claws
* a long, thin, segmented tail (usually curved over the posterior of the scorpion)
* a venom-injecting stinger at the end of the tail (on most species)
Scorpions also have eight legs, lack wings, and an antennae. Their exoskeleton is made of chitin necessary for body support. The main body of a scorpion is divided into the head (prosoma), the abdomen (mesosoma), and the tail (metasoma).
One of the most prevalent scorpion inhabitants of Arizona is the Arizona Bark Scorpion. This predator is 1 to 3 inches long and has a lethal sting. It can be found in many areas including city backyards and desert areas. Since this and other scorpions prey on insects, by getting rid of insects, there will be nothing for the scorpions to eat. Some helpful hints for Scorpion Control in Scottsdale include:
* removing excess rubbish, weeds, and overgrowth from a home that scorpions can hide in
* sealing cracks and holes in the foundation of a home with caulk to prevent scorpions from entering
* inspecting window screens for damage such as holes that can provide scorpions with an access point into a home
In addition to the above-mentioned tips, it’s a good idea to get in touch with a company such as Cummings Pest Control. The professionals at this company can handle these pests by effectively applying processes for scorpion control such as black lighting and granular lawn application. When done properly, granular lawn application will bond well with soil to keep scorpions off a lawn. Also, black lighting is done after sunset. This special light is shone onto specific areas to help detect the presence of scorpions. When the light shines on a scorpion, the scorpion will glow a fluorescent green, so a technician can physically remove it from the property.
