Scorpion Pest Control
To have your house infested with scorpions is very dangerous. A little intro of scorpions is important to understand their behavior.
Scorpions belong to the arachnid class and are close relatives of mites and spiders. Scorpions are nocturnal and prefer to hide in a dark place during the day. There are several species of scorpions and all are venomous to varying level. Although most of the species of scorpions are harmless to humans, there are a few species which are deadly for us. Scorpion sting results in swelling and pain very similar to a bee sting; however, it must be treated immediately. Children and elderly people are more prone to health hazards of scorpion bite. If you want to get rid of scorpions in your house, you will need to know how to control and prevent them.
The best way to prevent the problem of scorpion infestation in your house is to make sure that they do not enter your house. The scorpions enter a house when seeking for water, food and shelter. Make sure that the corners and other dark places of your house are dry. Avoid the water puddles outside your home.
The food for scorpions is small insects like ants, bugs and cockroaches. Cut their food supply by reducing the insect population in your house. This can be done by cleaning your house regularly, cutting of the food source of bugs, sprinkling natural substance like boric acid in your house or spraying insecticides. Once the insect population goes down, your house will be less hospitable for scorpions.
Make sure to get rid of any structures like cardboard boxes, piles of rocks and woods, which can provide shelter to scorpions. Scorpions can also hide in wet clothing on your floor or inside your shoes. Make sure to clean and organize these places regularly. To prevent scorpions getting inside your house, seal the doors, windows and cracks in your house.
You can also use insecticides designed especially for scorpions. If nothing works for you then seek professional help.