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May 30, 2023
Centipedes in Katy can invade your home and cause problems. Here’s the best way to keep these pests away from your property.
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Of all the pests that might invade your home, which is the one you are most worried about? Most people would weigh their options and decide that nothing is worse than finding a scorpion indoors. Whether this is how you feel or not, we can all agree that these stinger-tailed bugs are not a pest anyone wants to find indoors. To help you understand the dangers scorpions pose to homeowners in Houston and how to keep these pests out of your living areas, consider these things.
All scorpions have two pinchers and a long segmented tail with a stinger at its end. These stingers are filled with venom. How powerful this venom is varies from species to species. In Texas, there are 18 species of scorpions. The most venomous is the Arizona bark scorpion. Thankfully, this pest is rare in our area.
The striped bark scorpion is the most common scorpion in our area. Although this pest is not the most venomous, its sting still packs a punch. The good news is that this pest’s venom is mildly toxic. This means that it is rarely life-threatening. If you are stung by a striped bark scorpion, you might experience symptoms including sharp, short-lasting pain, swelling, and redness around the attack site. These symptoms may be followed by numbness and irritation.
One thing to note with scorpion stings is that they are more dangerous to specific individuals. If you have an allergy to scorpion venom, your reaction, if stung, will be much more severe. To find out your risk, consult with your local doctor.
Despite their aggressive appearance, scorpions are passive creatures. They will not go out of their way to sting anything that doesn’t resemble food. Keeping this in mind, scorpions have a terrible habit of hiding inside dark, secluded spaces around homes. If you are moving storage boxes or reaching behind somewhere for something, you might encroach on this pest’s personal bubble and elicit an aggressive response.
Striped bark scorpions invade homes for two reasons: to hunt for food (other pests) or to escape negative conditions outdoors. One thing that commonly pushes these pests out of their natural habitat and into nearby structures is construction. If someone is building a home on your street, expect these pests to become a serious problem.
If your home does not yet have a scorpion infestation, you should be working to keep things that way. To help you with this, try these simple yet effective scorpion control tips.
The best way to keep your home safe from scorpions is to invest in high-quality pest control services. At All-Safe Pest & Termite, we offer a range of plans and services to effectively identify, eliminate, and prevent these potentially dangerous creatures. These services also cover a range of other common area pests that cause trouble in and around Houston homes. Call us today to schedule your property for a detailed pest inspection.
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