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Some important facts:
1. Most common
in Greater Tucson areas:
Bark Scorpion -
Centruroides Sculptaurus [Straw-pale yellow in
color]
A. Also seen is the Giant Hairy Scorpion, which
is much larger/darker than the much smaller and
paler "Bark Scorpion". The Bark Scorpion
is very venomous, if stung, call Poison Control
Center @ 626-6016, go to the nearest hospital
or personal physician for antivenin treatment.
Try to take scorpion with you as treatment may
vary according to specie. Proper identification
is very important from a medical treatment perspective.
2. Nocturnal
and will be in areas around moisture or outside
lights where food sources are known to gather
such as beetles, cockroaches, crickets, moths,
or other insects.
3. NON-CHEMICAL
CONTROL: Keep wood piles away from walls, check
all wood carefully before bringing into your home,
remove heavy shrubbery that is growing close to
the structure, remove medium to large rocks that
are situated next to the structure, inspect all
rocks before moving them! Seal/caulk all pipes,
wiring outlets, or cracks located around the outside
of the structure. Stop any water from dripping
(i.e. Evaporative coolers) if at all possible
as they will gather around moisture sources. Keep
chimney flumes closed when not in use. Keep outside
lights to a minimum. Keep doors closed after dusk
and until dawn. Pay particular attention to "doggie"
doors as this a very, very easy way to obtain
entry. Keep sealed when animals are in the home.
4. Do NOT walk
around the home during the nighttime hours with
BAREFEET! Check all shoes, folded towels, dresser
drawers, closets on a periodic basis for scorpions.
Check molding around all in door piping and repair
if any holes are present. Keep all drains (tub,
shower, sinks, etc) closed or sealed when not
in use as scorpions have been known to come up
through the drains on rare occasions.
5. Screen (with
a tight mesh screen) ALL floor level return air
or heater ducts. Remove face plate, insert pre-measured
screen and replace face plate.
6. ALL IT TAKES
IS AN OPENING OR CRACK NO LARGER THAN 1/16TH OF
AN INCH FOR A SCORPION TO GET ACCESS TO YOUR HOME!
7. CALL A PROFESSIONAL
PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO PERFORM A NIGHTTIME "BLACKLIGHT
SERVICE" IF INFESTATION IS DETERMINED TO
BE MORE THAN A MINOR NUISANCE OR RARE OCCURRENCE.
The Blacklight program will many times reveal
entry and hiding places not easily determined
during daylight hours. Then a combinations of
appropriate products and exclusion can be prescribed
to achieve eventual elimination of this dangerous
pest.
8. Never ever
pick up a scorpion or any other venomous insect
or reptile with your bare hands or fingers! Use
appropriate tools or immediately call a professional
for assistance.
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