Live scorpions
Seeing a live scorpion is often the first sign of an infestation.
Need a scorpion exterminator?
Scorpions are disruptive and potentially dangerous pests that require fast, effective removal. Terminix offers expert scorpion pest control designed to help handle these arachnids safely and keep them out of your living spaces.
- Scorpions often show up around your home when conditions like heat, moisture, and food sources attract them.
- Small openings around doors, windows, and foundations can create easy entry points for scorpions to sneak inside.
- Scorpions reproduce quickly, hide in inaccessible wall voids, and have venomous stingers that make do-it-yourself scorpion control tricky and potentially dangerous.
- Our highly trained scorpion exterminators know how to track down scorpions, target their food sources, and apply the right solutions tailored to your home’s needs.
Your scorpion treatment options
Effective scorpion control often requires a combination of treatments. Since scorpions spend much of their time hiding in cracks, voids, landscaping, and other protected areas, Terminix technicians may recommend multiple treatment methods to help target both active scorpions and the areas where they live.
Repellent liquid
Liquid treatments are commonly applied around foundations, doorways, windows, utility penetrations, and other potential entry points. Your technician will use liquid applications to help create a protective treatment zone around your home and target areas where scorpions are known to travel.
Granular treatments
Granular products may be applied in landscaping, mulch beds, decorative rock, and other outdoor areas where scorpions are likely to hide. Your scorpion exterminator may use granular treatments in mulch beds, decorative rock, and other landscaped areas where scorpions commonly hide.
Repellent dust
Dust treatments are typically used when scorpions are hiding in tight, protected areas that liquid treatments cannot easily reach, such as cracks, crevices, wall voids, and weep holes. Terminix technicians may choose dust products for these secluded spaces because they can provide targeted coverage in hard-to-access areas.
Glue boards
Glue boards are usually used when technicians need to monitor scorpion activity or capture scorpions in enclosed areas like garages, crawl spaces, and storage rooms. Scorpion exterminators use glue boards to track scorpion movement and confirm active presence by identifying exactly where they have been sighted.
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Signs of scorpions to look for
Nighttime activity
Frequent sightings after dark may point to nearby scorpion activity.
Increased insect activity
More insects around your home, such as roaches, crickets, and spiders, can attract scorpions.
Shed skins
Finding shed shells may indicate scorpions are nearby.
Types of scorpions Terminix treats
Arizona bark scorpion
The scorpion that homeowners should be most concerned about is the Arizona bark scorpion because its sting can be more serious than that of other species. It's also a skilled climber, making it more likely to be found inside your home.
Giant desert hairy scorpion
One of the largest scorpions in North America is the giant desert hairy scorpion. While its size can be alarming, it is most often found outdoors under rocks, debris, and landscaping features around your property.
Stripe-tailed scorpion
The stripe-tailed scorpion is a smaller, easier-to-miss species with a distinct dark stripe running along its tail. It tends to stay close to the ground in dry, rocky areas and is the species most likely to show up in garages or sheds.
Baja California bark scorpion
The Baja California bark scorpion is most common in southern California and nearby regions. It prefers tight, sheltered spaces and is often found hiding in cracks and crevices around your home, especially in warm, dry conditions.
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Colorado Springs, CO
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We got invaded, wildlife need to stay outside not inside. Called and they came, very fast and efficient. We do have dogs I was concerned for but what they use was safe for our dogs.
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Terminix did a good job of taking care of my raccoons in the attic problem. Animals were captured and removed. Terminix showed up on time as scheduled. Phone communications were very good in getting everything coordinated. The cleaning and wildlife barriers were accomplished in one day with very little mess or inconvenience.
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St Louis Park, MN
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We've used Terminix for a while now and have always been happy with their provided services. Even when 'nature finds a way' to get back where it doesn't belong, they are very prompt to swing by to take care of the problem. We recently used Terminix to remove the insulation, sanitize, and re-blow insulation into our entire attic. The process went from inspection, to quote, to completion within the same week. The crew was very respectful of our home, pets, and our time. You might be able to find cheaper options out there, but for the amount of care the technicians provide with every service I recommend you go with Terminix.
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Woburn, MA
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Metro west MA Terminix team is amazing! Frances in pest control has protected us from pests for over 15 years! His response time and attention to detail is like no other. He listens and has solved all our issues over the years. We have been Vith and team in wildlife for over 5 years now and they have been diligent at finding and blocking access points in our 1860s home. At the beginning appt scheduling was frustrating but Frances has helped ease our frustrations and get us to the right people to schedule. Highly satisfied customer and highly recommend this team!
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Virginia Beach, VA
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What to expect from Terminix scorpion control services
Defend your home with professional scorpion pest control services from our skilled technicians! Our scorpion exterminators use proven methods and targeted treatments to help eliminate active infestations and prevent future invasions. Here’s how it works:
Inspection
Terminix technicians will first check for areas that may attract scorpions or entry points where they may be getting in. Your technician will inspect potential hiding spots such as sandboxes, landscaping gravel, debris piles, and dark corners in your home.
Treatment
After your inspection, your Terminix scorpion exterminator will implement a customized treatment plan using one or a combination of granular pesticides, liquids, dust, or glue boards to target the scorpions and the insects they eat.
Prevention
Long-term scorpion control includes taking steps to prevent future activity. Your technician may identify moisture issues, landscaping concerns, structural gaps, or other conditions that can attract scorpions and their prey.
FAQs about scorpion control
Scorpion pest control costs can vary depending on factors such as your location, your property's square footage, the severity of scorpion activity, and the specific treatment methods required.
Whether you need a targeted one-time treatment or the year-round protection of our PestFree365 plan, Terminix will design a customized solution tailored to your property. Get your personalized quote for scorpion pest control services today.
Scorpion stings may not always require medical attention. However, if you are experiencing extreme symptoms, it is best to seek help from a medical professional.
To help keep scorpions away, eliminate their hiding spots and food sources so your property doesn't become an ideal scorpion habitat. Keep your yard free of debris, firewood, and clutter. Inside your home, shake out shoes and boots before putting them on, avoid leaving clothes or wet towels on the floor, and pull your bed slightly away from the wall.
While you can try DIY scorpion control solutions like essential oil sprays, diatomaceous earth, or store-bought bug sprays, these methods rarely eliminate an infestation. Scorpions have tough exoskeletons that resist many over-the-counter chemicals, and they hide deep in structural voids. A professional scorpion exterminator is the best solution and has the tools, protective gear, and training to remove them properly.
Scorpions prefer dark, cool, and damp environments. Inside, you can often find them in basements, crawl spaces, attics, shoes, closets, and underneath sinks. Since scorpions are nocturnal, they spend the daytime resting in these hidden spots and become active at night to hunt for food.
Even if you aren't 100% sure what a scorpion looks like, do not try to pick it up with your bare hands. Immediately clear the area of children and pets. If the scorpion is in a specific room, close the door and place a rolled-up towel under the door gap to keep it contained. Once you are safely away, contact Terminix right away so a trained, professional scorpion exterminator with the proper safety gear can remove it.
