All manner of pests is often looking to seek shelter from the dipping temperatures. They desire warmth and security, whether they stay active all winter long, or hibernate. While on their search, the inside of your home is frequently perceived as an attractive spot. Today, at A-Tex Pest Management would like to discuss what the striped bark scorpions do over winter.

Scorpion Identification

For starters, the cark scorpions body has two distinct parts, the abdomen, which the tail is apart of, and the cephalothorax. The stinger, not being considered a segment, is at the tip of 5 segments, each longer than the last. They are a part of the arachnid family and have 8 jointed legs and are equipped with a pair of pedipalps that are used for sensing and grasping prey. These critters average 2-3 inches in length. Sensitive to vibrations in the air, the “hairs” on the scorpion legs and other body parts are another discernable characteristic. In order to avoid the extreme heat, scorpions will take shelter in the shade and come out at night to hunt for food. Typically congregating in large groups, scorpions hibernate in the winter.

Where are Scorpions Found?

Thanks to their climbing abilities, bark scorpions can be found in many places. Scorpions can be
easily found under rocks or in rock crevices, in trees or high on rock walls, as well as inside dark closets, climbing walls, or even trapped in sinks or bathtubs. Scorpions prefer cool and moist areas to avoid the intense heat.

Scorpion Diet

Scorpions are predators, including most types of spiders, insects, centipedes, or even other
scorpions in their diet. Scorpions however, can be the victim of birds (especially owls), centipedes,
tarantulas, lizards, bats, shrews, and grasshopper mice’s diets.

Scorpions are Survivors!

For about 400 million years these pests have been crawling the planet. After millenniums, they
have become sturdy and are survivors. Scorpions will be active and out on the hunt, as long as
temperatures remain above 76 degrees at night. Not only will excessive heat and cold temperatures
drive them indoors, but so does heavy or prolonged rains will often wash them from their outdoor
nooks and hiding places.

What Happens to Scorpions in the Winter?

Scorpions will stick down in dark damp places to nap during the hottest part of the day
and come out to hunt at night during the summertime. As temperatures begin to drop in the fall, scorpions look for warm, dry shelter to hibernate. More often than not, homeowners provide the perfect refuge and will have an influx of scorpions. Not only are they looking for a dry warm place to hibernate, but they will also busy themselves to make for a full belly to take their long winters nap.

Scorpion Pest Inspections, Treatment, Control, Removal & More in Austin, Round Rock, Leander, Pflugerville & Cedar Park Texas

If you discover scorpions looking to make your home their vacation suite, or simply want to
safeguard your home from the scary pests, call A-Tex Pest Management. We can help you control any intrusions before they even occur, or help eliminate these unwanted houseguests from your
home.