Termagon - Termite and Pest Control

_APPEARANCE

Most common in Arizona is the bark scorpion, which is about 1/2 an inch to two inches long and light brown in color. This is the only species of scorpions found in Arizona is regarded as life-threatening. Another species of scorpion is the giant hairy scorpion, which is much darker and larger then the smaller bark scorpion.

_HABITS

Scorpions are most active at night. This nocturnal arachnid enters your home because it is hunting crickets, roaches and other insects. By keeping insects under control with some type of integrated pest management program you will reduce their food supply.

_DIET

Spiders and other soft bodied insects. They will even eat other scorpions.

_REPRODUCTION

The female scorpion is capable of giving birth to between 6 and 90 baby scorpions. The delivery period can last up to a week with each scorpion being born alive one by one. The young scorpions reside on the females back for around two weeks when the offspring go off on their own. The scorpion will generally reach maturity within a two years.

_DISCOURAGING SCORPION ACTIVIY

The best way to keep scorpions to a minimum is to control any other pest that may be invading your home. Scorpions generally will only enter a home if it is hunting food.

We also recommend you seal and weather strip around doors and thresholds, as this is the number one way scorpions enter a home. Eliminate wood or other debris piles. If you have a wood pile, carefully inspect each piece before bringing it into your home. Wear protective gloves while working outdoors in brush or other vegitation. Check shoes, folded clothes, dresser drawers and closets periodicly. All scorpions glow green under black light, so a portable black light can be used outside at night to find where scorpions are harboring.

_OTHER INFORMATION

If you are stung by a bark scorpion go to the nearest hospital or personal physician for antivenin treatment. You can also call the Arizona Poison & Drug Information Center at 1-800-362-0101. The sting of a bark scorpion can be fatal to young children or the elderly. For more information, check out the Arizona Poison & Drug Information Centers web site.

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