Living in Austin is fun but living with scorpions might be viewed as not much fun by most people! Scorpions are one pest the can cause the terror and fright that they’re known for. Just the sight of a scorpion is enough to invoke panic and fear in many. Most scorpions are harmless and while there are about 2,000 species in existence, only about 25-40 species can deliver enough venom to cause serious or lethal damage to humans. They can be lethal to infants which is why you want to keep them out of your yard and home.
How Do You Tell a Scorpion?
Scorpions have eight legs with elongated bodies and a tail made up of segments with the last segment containing the stinger. They have two pincers and are 3.5 inches to 8 inches in length. They come in a variety of colors, from tan to light brown to black. The most common and dangerous one found in the state of Texas is the striped bark scorpion. They are capable of stinging more than once because the stinger is not lost or left in the person’s tissue after a sting.
What Does It Feel Like to Be Bitten by a Scorpion?
The best word to use in describing what it’s like to be stung by a scorpion is painful! It’s a sharp, piercing burning sting that many describe as the feeling of the sting of a wasp or yellow jacket, but worse. It’s also been described as what it might feel like to have a hot sharp needle poked into your skin and then left there as searing pain spreads slowly outward. The pain you experience may be different than that of others but some have said it hurts more than a severe burn and some have experienced sweats and hallucinations after multiple stings. Thankfully the pain usually goes away in about 20 to 30 minutes. Scorpions don’t seek humans out to sting them. Stings are rare with fewer than 20,000 US cases per year with contact that is usually accidental.
Scorpion Prevention & Control
If you live in areas that scorpions do then you can expect to have the occasional one in your yard or in your home. Scorpions hunt at night and will hide in rocks and trees during the day. Other places they like to hang out are in piles of laundry, behind boxes, in wood piles and piles of rocks. If a spot is dark and out of the way they can be found there but they will be bold enough to walk right across your kitchen or living room floor in the middle of the day. One scorpion can have a litter of 25-35 babies and if they have make your home theirs, then you can have a full -blown infestation in no time!
Scorpion Pest Inspections, Treatment, Control, Removal & More in Austin, Round Rock, Leander, Pflugerville & Cedar Park Texas
Scorpion control can be a formidable challenge. If you want any chance of keeping these resourceful pests away from your family you will need professionals. They can address a scorpion problem and they have the knowledge and skill along with the experience needed. Careful planning is key in achieving the best outcome. If you’re looking for professional help in dealing with scorpions then you can contact A-Tex Pest Management.
