Scorpions In Deming: Identification, Prevention, And Control

Scorpions are among the few North American creatures that can seriously injure a human, sometimes even fatally. They are nocturnal arachnids that prefer hot temperatures and mainly inhabit the southwestern states. While we have all seen them described as a bloodthirsty predator in the movies, scorpions in real life do their best to stay as far away from humans as possible. When a sting occurs, it's usually after doing everything they can to get out of the way.

There are over 25 species of scorpions in New Mexico, but you're likely to run into the following four species:

• The Coahuila scorpion is the species most commonly found infiltrating homes.

• Utah sand scorpions prefer very sandy areas and usually stay out of areas of human habitation.

• The bark scorpion is the only species in the Americas that can produce enough venom to cause fatalities. 

Let's take a quick look at how to identify scorpions, how to get rid of scorpions in your home, and where to find reliable pest control in Deming to clear them out.

How To Identify A Scorpion

Scorpions are arachnids with eight legs, large pincers, and a segmented tail with a stinger. Most are two to four inches long and usually yellowish-brown to tan in color.

That long segmented tail, armed with a rather potent venom, is what scorpions use to hunt and protect themselves against predators. Most scorpion venom is, however, not powerful enough to cause real damage to humans, with the sting having about the same potency as a bee sting.

Why You Don't Want Scorpions Crawling Around The Property

Under normal circumstances, scorpions do what they can to stay out of our way, but when the temperatures get hot enough, a crack in your wall looks like an entrance into an air-conditioned heaven to them. 

Scorpions, in general, are nuisance pests. It's very unlikely that you will get bitten by one, and they do not carry any diseases transferable to humans. The biggest downside of sharing your home with them is purely psychological. No one will be able to relax with creepy crawlers like scorpions setting up camp in their house.

Helpful Tips To Prevent Scorpions Around Your Home

Scorpions might show interest in your house for two simple reasons; to get out of the inclement weather or after following their prey into your home.

The following tips will show you how to repel scorpions from your Deming home:

• Clear logs and rocks from the vicinity of your home; scorpions like to burrow under them.

• Get rid of debris and branch piles on the property.

• Don't store firewood by your house.

• Seal cracks and crevices in the walls.

• Fix any plumbing leaks that might attract scorpions.

• Make sure the screens on windows and doors are in good shape.

If, unfortunately, you are starting to see scorpions in your Deming house, it might be time to get a professional involved.

Contact The Pros For Total Scorpion Control For Your Home

At Snowden Exterminating, we begin with an inspection of your property to determine where exactly scorpions entered your house. We will seal these openings or advise you on steps to take care of the problem. We will remove dangerous scorpions from your property and develop a Deming scorpion control plan to make sure you don't have to deal with them again.

If you are worried about scorpions in your home, get in touch with us today to get started and to learn more about our residential and commercial pest control services in Deming.