Don't Let The Scorpions In Reno Play Hide And Seek With You

Nestled within the high Eastern Sierra foothills at the western edge of the Great Basin desert lies the city of Reno, Nevada. Reno's warm and dry climate offers lots of opportunities to bask in the beauty of the great outdoors. Whether you enjoy horseback riding, camping, hiking, or a challenging ATV ride on winding trails in the back county, you're bound to run into some local wildlife. Since most of the wildlife you might encounter in this rugged setting is safer at a distance, Reno pest control should be at the top of your priority list when the local scorpion starts visiting your property.

Are There Different Types Of Scorpions I Should Look Out For?

The state of Nevada is home to over 23 different types of scorpions. They are classified as arachnids and have a uniqueness that makes them easy to identify. Their sizes and colors vary depending on the species. The positive news about Reno scorpions is that most are pretty harmless. The only dangerous scorpion (the bark scorpion) typically lives in southwest Nevada. While it might venture north, it is a threat to children and the elderly.

How Can I Tell If There Are Scorpions Living On My Property

Finding signs of scorpions on your property may be difficult. Deciding whether or not scorpions are finding comfortable accommodations on your property may just come down to paying attention to the conditions around your property.

Several conditions that may invite scorpions to settle around your property include:

• Yards with natural shade and debris (areas to rest and stay cool)
• Yards with an abundant water supply (especially irrigated properties)
• Newly constructed homes (their natural habitats are disturbed)
• Increase in insects around the home/property (like crickets, centipedes, cockroaches)

Even though scorpions don't rank on the "extremely dangerous" scale, they can emerge from their hiding spots, strike, and cause extreme distress. If you suspect conditions around your property are attracting scorpions, it might be time to call in the professionals. 

Where Can Scorpions Hide?

Nevada scorpions are nocturnal predators. They hunt down insects, spiders, lizards, small mammals, and even other scorpions when they leave their hiding places. During the day, scorpions prefer to avoid the sun and heat by resting in cool, shady areas. Unfortunately for homeowners, numerous spots around properties can help facilitate their need for shelter. While scorpions may feel more at home outdoors, they are not opposed to moving indoors. When they need relief from severe conditions outside, or if their natural habitat gets disrupted, the cooler environment, areas of quiet shelter, abundant moisture sources, and an excellent supply of insects make homes alluring.

Some places outside where scorpions like to hide include:

• Holes and cracks in the ground
• Under boards
• Under stones
• Under logs

Some places indoors where scorpions like to hide include:

• In drawers
• Behind baseboards/woodwork
• In closets
• In attics
• Inside shoes

One scorpion in your home is terrifying, but knowing that there are probably more can keep homeowners up at night. At Celtic Pest Control, our knowledgeable technicians can help homeowners identify problem areas around their property that may be inviting scorpions to settle down.

Keeping Scorpions Away From My Home For Good

Getting rid of scorpions is no easy feat. Homes and structures built in Reno are placed right in the middle of their natural habitat. The best way to keep scorpions from your property and away from your house is to eliminate the places they like to hide.

Five ways to keep your home and property unattractive to scorpions include the following suggestions:

1. Use caulking to fill cracks and crevices, gaps around pipes, and under eaves
2. Remove objects in the yard that provide shelter (bricks, trash, boards, stones, logs)
3. Keep grass cut low around the house
4. Keep window and door screens in good repair
5. Declutter crawl spaces, garages, and attics

Celtic Pest Control is a locally-owned and operated company that cares about the residents of Reno. Our technicians know where scorpions like to hide and have the resources to remove them. Let us help you protect your home and property against local pests; call Celtic Pest Control today for a free consultation.