Water And Moisture
Surprisingly, scorpions can go without food for several months. But the lack of a constant source of water can be deadly to them. Look around the outside of your home. Standing water or a leaking hose next to the house can be inviting to scorpions.
Inside your house, bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry rooms are common water sources. Leaking pipes are the usual culprits but even damp spaces, like basements, are enticing.
Fix leaking plumbing and pipes both outside and inside your house and try to minimize dampness in any rooms such as basements and bathrooms. Likewise, make sure to eliminate any standing water.
Food
Scorpions are carnivorous that eat other insects. If you have other insects that have taken up residence in your home, including roaches, spiders, and beetles, then you are providing an ample food supply for scorpions. Termites attract scorpions, too.
Keep your house as pest-free as possible and make sure to regularly check for termites. This may require professional pest control.
Cracks And Crevices
As a general rule of thumb, any crack the thickness of a credit card or larger is big enough for a scorpion to crawl through. That’s a very scary thought. They can enter around foundations, doorways, windows, and rooftops. When the daytime temperatures start soaring, they are even more motivated to find a cool, shady spot.
Once inside your home, scorpions will try to find undisturbed places to hang out. They are nocturnal hunters and prefer to avoid humans. However, when feeling threatened, scorpions will strike. Encountering one in the middle of the night in the kitchen or bathroom is not a surprise you want. Take every effort to seal up any cracks or crevices that allow easy access for scorpions.
The Las Vegas area is an amazing place to live. Don’t let scorpions in your home spoil that. If you need help with scorpion control or other pest control, contact us at Pest Control Solutions and get started on our effective home pest control and commercial pest control services.
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