Scorpion Control in Austin and Central Texas
Striped bark scorpions are the most common scorpion in Central Texas, and the only one found across the whole state. They hide under rocks, firewood and landscape timbers by day, hunt at night, and slip inside through gaps around doors, weep holes and pipes, especially in hot, dry summers.
Prickly Pear Wildlife Removal and Home Services treats the perimeter and the places scorpions hide, seals the gaps they use to get in and cuts down the insects they feed on. No treatment removes every scorpion, but this approach lowers how many reach your living space.
- Covered by our pest control plans, from $49 a month
- Exclusion work from the team that seals homes against wildlife
- Licensed by the Texas Department of Agriculture, TPCL #0939103
WHY THEY COME IN
How Scorpions End Up Inside
Hot, dry weather
Scorpions look for water and cooler shelter when summer heats up, which is when most homeowners first notice them indoors.
Hiding spots by the house
Rock borders, firewood stacks, landscape timbers and debris against the foundation give scorpions daytime cover a few feet from your door.
Small gaps and weep holes
Worn weather stripping, open weep holes in brick or stone, and gaps around pipes and utility lines are all big enough for a scorpion.
Branches on the roof
Tree limbs that touch the house let scorpions climb to the roofline and into the attic, well above any treatment at ground level.
OUR APPROACH
How We Control Scorpions
Inspect
We find where scorpions hide and how they get in: rock and wood piles, weep holes, door gaps, pipe openings and branches touching the roof.
Treat
Perimeter and hiding-spot treatment around the foundation, applied according to the product label, plus interior crack-and-crevice treatment on request.
Seal
We screen weep holes with mesh, never sealing them shut so walls can still drain, and close gaps at doors, pipes and utility lines. Sealing is quoted after the inspection.
Keep it down
Plan visits every other month keep the perimeter treated, and plan members get free retreatments between visits if scorpions come back.
KNOW WHAT YOU'RE DEALING WITH
Striped Bark Scorpions at a Glance
How to spot one
Yellowish-tan with two dark stripes down its back and up to about 2.5 inches long. It climbs well, hides by day and is active at night, and like other scorpions it glows under a UV blacklight.
If someone is stung
For most people a sting causes pain and swelling, which a cold pack usually eases. Watch the person for several hours and get medical help right away if breathing becomes difficult or hives appear. The Poison Center is 1-800-222-1222.
What you can do today
Move firewood and rock piles away from the foundation, trim branches off the roof, keep grass short near the house, and repair weather stripping and screens. Wear gloves when moving stones or wood.
Seeing scorpions in the house?
Sign up for a pest control plan online or call us and we’ll get you scheduled.
Where Scorpions Are Worst Around Austin
Homes built on or near limestone, greenbelts and creek corridors see the most scorpions, which is common in west Austin and Georgetown. Rock landscaping and stone walls anywhere in the area can bring them close to the house. Find pest control near you:
Scorpion Control FAQ
Can you get rid of scorpions completely?
No company can promise zero scorpions, because they live outdoors in rock, wood and brush all around Central Texas. What we can do is cut down how many reach your home: treat the perimeter and hiding spots, seal the gaps they use, and keep treating every other month on a plan.
Are scorpions covered by your pest control plan?
Yes. Scorpions are among the pests our plans cover, starting at $49 a month with six visits a year, and plan members get free retreatments between visits. Sealing gaps and weep holes is separate and is quoted after an inspection. See our pest control plans.
Why am I seeing more scorpions in summer?
Hot, dry weather sends scorpions looking for water and cooler shelter, and a house offers both. Summer is also when the insects they eat are most active, so scorpions follow them toward porch lights, doors and foundations.
Should I seal my weep holes?
Screen them, don’t seal them. Weep holes let water drain out of brick and stone walls, so they need to stay open. Copper mesh or a weep hole screen keeps scorpions out while the wall still drains, which is how Texas A&M AgriLife recommends handling them.
Are striped bark scorpion stings dangerous?
For most people a sting is painful but not serious: expect pain and swelling, which a cold pack usually eases. Watch the person for several hours and get medical help right away if breathing becomes difficult or hives appear. The Poison Center (1-800-222-1222) can tell you what to do.
Do scorpions get into attics?
Yes. Striped bark scorpions climb well, and branches touching the house or gaps at the roofline lead straight to the attic. Trimming limbs back and sealing roofline gaps is the same exclusion work we do to keep wildlife out of attics.
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