Scorpion Pest Control Explained

Scorpions are nocturnal creatures that are common to the arid regions of the world. They may be found from the hottest and most arid deserts into the mountains. There are about 1,300 species of scorpions distributed over the world. About 90 species occur in the U.S. Most U.S. species are found west of the Mississippi River.

Scorpions belong to a group of creatures that are closely related to spiders, crabs, etc. They hunt for their prey and subdue it with a venomous stinger in the tip of the tail. Scorpions seem to be able to regulate the amount of venom they inject.

The scorpion’s venom attacks the nervous system, so the symptoms of the sting may affect the entire body. The venom of the scorpion can cause severe pain and swelling at the site of the sting, numbness, frothing at the mouth, respiratory difficulties, muscle twitching, and convulsions. The sting is more dangerous to infants, small children and the elderly. Death is rare, especially in more recent times.

There have been about 20 species of scorpions identified which are considered dangerous to man. Only one of those species (Centruroides exilicauda) occurs in the United States. This species does not occur in central California. None of our native scorpions are considered dangerous.

Control of scorpions involves elimination of harborage areas, exclusion from buildings and periodic pesticide applications.

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