How to Get Rid of Scorpions
Even though scorpions are considered beneficial because they eat cockroaches and other insects, that doesn't mean you want them lurking around your home. Scorpions are common in the dry southwestern states, but they are present elsewhere -- for instance, one species is found primarily in North Carolina. If you live in an area with scorpions, there are some things you can do to keep them away from your house.
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Things You'll Need
- Heavy gloves
- Pruning shears
- Caulk
- Low-expansion foam
- Insulation
- Insecticides
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Remove the scorpions' hiding places in your yard. Get rid of piles of wood, trash, leaves, rock and loose boards. Wear heavy gloves while moving debris, in case you encounter a scorpion.
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Revamp your landscaping. Replace your wood chip mulch with something less inviting to scorpions. If you have palm trees, keep them pruned and peeled within 10 to 15 feet of the ground, recommends the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension.
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Walk around the perimeter of your home, looking for cracks, holes and other possible entry points for scorpions. Fill holes, cracks and the gaps around cables or pipes that enter your home, using caulk, insulation or low-expansion foam. Make sure your dryer vent is covered. Tighten window and door seals.
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Get rid of bugs. Scorpions eat crickets, cockroaches, ants and other insects. If your home is supplying a steady source of food, the scorpions won't want to leave. Spray insecticides to get of the bugs preferred by scorpions.
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Apply pesticides that are listed as being effective on scorpions. However, many common insecticides don't kill scorpions unless sprayed directly on them, according to the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension. A licensed pest-control professional has access to stronger pesticides that can control scorpions.
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Comments
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William McDonald incorrect. in a 20gallon sprayer mix 1cup amonia, 1cup dish detergent and 1cup beer - spray till run off..water ...and overnight have a green lawn and less bugs especially if you use lemon. Used this remedy many times myself
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Nice advice, if you live in the desert. But, amonia and detergents kill plants. So, eventually you can kiss your beautiful lawn & garden bye. Not to mention, the effect that it will have on animals that feed on those plants.
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sray your yard with a mixture of lemon scented amonia and cheap dish detergent...you wont have anynore scorpians..and less other bugs too.
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hi sharon youre cute.
