Characteristics

Size: A multitude of sizes with the largest being about 2 inches in length.

Color: Most common color is light reddish brown to black.

Behavior: Mainly feeding on other insects. They crawl into buildings through exterior cracks in search of food or suitable shelter. Scorpions tend to find their way into boxes small spaces like shoes. The most common way of getting stung is by stepping on the pest.

Habitat: Only one species of scorpion found in the United States could be considered dangerous, and it is found in the extreme southwest in Arizona and southern California. Still, only small children and the elderly are at risk of a fatal sting from this species. Any scorpion sting, however, can be serious to anyone that is allergic to insect stings. A physician should attend to all stings.

Tips for Control: Scorpions tend to nest in woodpiles or cluttered yard debris. All scorpions glow green under black light, so a portable black light can be used outside at night to find where scorpions are harboring. Anchor Pest Control has the proper techniques in conquering this pest.