How to Catch a Scorpion on the Ceiling

Bark scorpions can climb ceilings and have a dangerous sting.

One of the scariest things is seeing a scorpion on your ceiling as you settle in to bed at night. The fear of the scorpion crawling into bed with you while you sleep will definitely give you nightmares. You can catch a scorpion on the ceiling or out of reach.

Things You'll Need

• Duct tape
• Broom
• Glass jar
• Insecticide

Instructions

1. Wrap duct tape around the end of the handle of a broom, leaving a strip of the sticky side of the tape sticking out to capture the scorpion.

2. Reach the taped broom handle up to the scorpion. Push the tape against its body so that it sticks.

3. Place the end of the broomstick with tape into a glass jar. Knock the scorpion into the jar. Close the jar up by screwing a lid on it and either set the scorpion free outside or bathe it in insecticide to kill it.

References

• University of California IPM Online: Scorpions
• Banner Health: Scorpions