Many areas of the country have to deal with unwanted pests. Spiders, ants, mosquitoes, termites and roaches are common visitors from the East coast all the way to the West coast. But when it comes to pest control, Phoenix has some unusual and resilient critters that aren't found in every state. In particular, Phoenix and the desert Southwest has to deal with scorpions.
Scorpions are eight-legged venomous invertebrates belonging to the class Arachnida, and the order Scorpions. They are related to spiders, mites, ticks, and harvestmen as well as other members of the Arachnida class. They possess an extended body and a segmented, erectile tail ending with the telson (the sting). There are roughly 1,300 species of scorpions worldwide. You'll know you've found a scorpion because of its crablike appearance, four pairs of legs, pair of pincers and long, segmented tail that curls up with a stinger on the end.
About 90 species of scorpion are found in the U.S. All but four of these naturally occur west of the Mississippi River and are abundant in semi-arid regions. The highest concentration of scorpions are found in Arizona, California, New Mexico and Texas; making pest control in these areas particularly important.
Scorpions don't bite, but they can sometimes sting, all the more reason to make sure your pest control service is up-to-date. Fortunately, the sting is fairly innocuous as long as you remain calm. Even if you are stung by the Arizona bark scorpion - the most dangerous and venomous of the Arizona scorpions - it is not likely to be fatal or even to have long-lasting effects. Local medical centers are familiar with treatment.
Pest control for scorpions involves several elements. First, a comprehensive barrier must be laid down targeting your home's foundation and other nesting areas where scorpions live and breed. Next, special attention must be paid to entry points like doorways and windows where scorpions are likely to enter the home. Finally, treating the fence line or block walls with power treatment to slow scorpions from migrating to your home from other areas.
Scorpions are eight-legged venomous invertebrates belonging to the class Arachnida, and the order Scorpions. They are related to spiders, mites, ticks, and harvestmen as well as other members of the Arachnida class. They possess an extended body and a segmented, erectile tail ending with the telson (the sting). There are roughly 1,300 species of scorpions worldwide. You'll know you've found a scorpion because of its crablike appearance, four pairs of legs, pair of pincers and long, segmented tail that curls up with a stinger on the end.
About 90 species of scorpion are found in the U.S. All but four of these naturally occur west of the Mississippi River and are abundant in semi-arid regions. The highest concentration of scorpions are found in Arizona, California, New Mexico and Texas; making pest control in these areas particularly important.
Scorpions don't bite, but they can sometimes sting, all the more reason to make sure your pest control service is up-to-date. Fortunately, the sting is fairly innocuous as long as you remain calm. Even if you are stung by the Arizona bark scorpion - the most dangerous and venomous of the Arizona scorpions - it is not likely to be fatal or even to have long-lasting effects. Local medical centers are familiar with treatment.
Pest control for scorpions involves several elements. First, a comprehensive barrier must be laid down targeting your home's foundation and other nesting areas where scorpions live and breed. Next, special attention must be paid to entry points like doorways and windows where scorpions are likely to enter the home. Finally, treating the fence line or block walls with power treatment to slow scorpions from migrating to your home from other areas.
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