Scorpions are a common concern for homeowners in Arizona, especially when they start showing up in unexpected places—like your bed.
If you’re dealing with a scorpion problem, it’s important to take action to prevent scorpions from making their way into your living space.
Luckily, there are several DIY steps you can take to keep scorpions out of your bedroom and reduce the chances of experiencing painful scorpion stings.
Key Takeaways
- Scorpions look for dark, cool hiding spots inside homes and can sometimes end up in beds and furniture.
- A bed positioned away from walls with smooth barriers under its legs makes it harder for scorpions to climb.
- A bedroom free of clutter with sealed cracks and fewer insects reduces scorpion hiding spots and food sources.
- A combination of black lights, sticky traps, diatomaceous earth, and professional pest control helps keep scorpions away.
1. Move Your Bed Away from the Wall
Since these arachnids are climbers, keeping your bed frame at least a few inches from the wall can make it harder for them to crawl onto your bed.
2. Use Smooth Surface Barriers
Placing mason jars or glass jars under the legs of your bed can help because scorpions struggle to climb smooth surfaces.
This acts as a simple and effective scorpion repel method.
3. Declutter Your Bedroom and Closets
Scorpion species in Arizona love hiding spots, so reducing clutter—especially in closets, under the bed frame, and around furniture—removes their shelter options.
4. Seal Entry Points with Caulk and Weather Stripping
To prevent a scorpion infestation, seal any potential entry points by applying caulk to cracks and crevices and installing weather stripping around doors and windows.
5. Use Sticky Traps Around the Room
Placing sticky traps along walls and near doors can catch scorpions and other critters before they get too far inside.
6. Eliminate Food Sources Like Crickets and Cockroaches
If you have a scorpion problem, it may be due to an abundance of attractants like food sources.
A professional pest control service or exterminator can help eliminate pests like crickets, cockroaches, and roaches. Essentially, this can reduce scorpion activity.
7. Check Your Bed and Bedding Regularly
Since scorpions seek out dark, warm places, inspect your blankets, pillows, and under your bed frame before getting into bed.
8. Use a Black Light to Spot Scorpions at Night
Scorpions glow under black light, making it easier to find and remove them before they get too close to your living space.
9. Apply Diatomaceous Earth Around the Room
A natural scorpion control method is to sprinkle diatomaceous earth around baseboards, entryways, and other areas where scorpions might enter.
This helps dehydrate and repel them.
10. Consider Professional Pest Control Services
If DIY methods aren’t enough, a pest control service can treat your home to reduce scorpion infestations with comprehensive and safe techniques.
Protect Your Bed from Scorpions
Dealing with scorpions in your home—especially in your bedroom—can be stressful, but you don’t have to face the problem alone. At Green Home Pest Control, we specialize in scorpion control and can help you prevent scorpions from invading your living space.
If you’re struggling with an ongoing scorpion problem, let our experienced team take care of it. Whether you need preventative treatments or help with an active scorpion infestation, our pest control service provides safe, effective solutions to protect your home and family.
Want to be 100% sure your home is free of scorpions? Call us today to schedule an inspection!
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