How to Repel Scorpions From Your Home

A scorpion is an eight-legged insect that has a pronounced tail with a sharp stinger on the end. The insects tend to be nocturnal and prefer to live in dry habits, although they have adapted to various regions in the United States. Scorpions tend to be found outdoors, but they can hide and multiply inside of homes, according to the Desert USA website. It is important that individuals take the necessary precautions to repel and treat scorpion issues before the problem gets out of hand.

Things You'll Need

• Clean yard
• Insect pesticide
• Pesticide spray bottle
• Gloves
• Long-sleeved shirt and pants
• Sheets of mesh
• Scissors
• Weather stripping

Instructions

1. Perform a complete inspection outside of the house and around the entire backyard to determine if certain structures or areas are housing scorpions. Scorpions like to hide under rocks, in flower pots and in mulch that is placed in flower beds, according to the Orkin website. Eliminating locations that are favorable to the scorpions will decrease the likelihood of developing a scorpion problem.

2. Wear gloves, a long-sleeved shirt, pants and solid shoes when working in areas that might have scorpions. Remove any wood piles and clutter in the front and backyards. Move any mulch away from the home's foundation and apply weather stripping to all of the doors and windows, according to Orkin.

3. Research insect pesticides and determine what will work best at eliminating scorpions and other insects from inside and outside of the home. Scorpions eat insects, spiders, other scorpions, lizards and mice, according to Orkin. Implementing an efficient pest control program will help to repel scorpions in and around a home.

4. Spray insecticides along the base of the house's walls outside in addition to around door and windows. If a backyard has a woodpile, shed or equipment, the areas should be sprayed consistently. Insecticides can also be sprayed inside the home, but you must make sure that all of the insecticides are safe to be used around children and pets.

5. Cut pieces of mesh that can be inserted into any vents that exist around the outside of the home. Also, any cracks or holes in the walls or foundation should be fixed to prevent scorpions from entering the home. If scorpions are present, it is important for individuals to remain vigilant until the issue is under control.

Tips & Warnings

• It can be beneficial for an individual to pay a professional exterminator to come to the home on a regular basis to spray insecticides inside and outside of the home in order to prevent scorpion problems from occurring.

• Apply ice to a scorpion sting. If the bite swells, becomes increasingly painful, or if you have trouble breathing, seek medical attention immediately.

References

• Desert USA: Scorpions
• Orkin: Scorpion Repellent