Searching for Claremore Pest Control would be the first thing I would do if I found a scorpion in or around my home. Platinum Pest and Lawn treats for scorpions thankfully and uses premium products that are safe for animals and children.
Scorpions are predatory arachnids. They have eight legs and are easily recognized by a pair of grasping pincers and a narrow, segmented tail, often carried in a characteristic forward curve over the back and always ending with a stinger. The evolutionary history of scorpions goes back 435 million years. They are mainly known to live in deserts but have adapted to a wide range of environmental conditions, and can be found on all continents except Antarctica. There are over 2,500 described species, with 22 living families recognized to date.
Oklahoma has only one type of scorpion, the striped bark scorpion. These are easy to identify with four sets of legs and two dark stripes that run down the length of the body. The body is light brown to tan in color. They have a long tail with a stinger and two pincers. Most scorpions are burrowers, but not the striped bark scorpion. This Oklahoma scorpion prefers hiding under debris, logs, rocks, and vegetation. They also live in buildings, including homes. This is where Claremore Pest Control will come in handy.
The striped bark scorpion is nocturnal, coming out only at night, seeking somewhere cool to hide during the day, which is why they frequent homes. This scorpion eats insects, including spiders, flies, and centipedes. They use their venomous tail to inject their prey, immobilizing them while they eat them. The good news about this scorpion besides the fact it eats some of the other pests we are not fond of, is that its venom is not enough to cause serious medical harm to a human. Even then, I know I would rather not take my chances, and find it best to use Claremore Pest Control, where Platinum Pest and Lawn can come out and decrease my chances of ever getting stung. Thousands of people are stung by the striped bark scorpion every year. It is a very painful sting that causes swelling, redness and itching. However, scorpions would rather run away and hide than sting you. They only sting when they feel threatened or they are provoked.
It can be very dangerous to those that experience an allergic reaction to the scorpion venom. It would be similar as you would feel with an allergy to a bee or wasp sting. This is a time you would need urgent medical treatment. If you do have allergies to venom like this it is even more important to use Claremore Pest Control, so that Platinum Pest and Lawn can treat your home for scorpions. Some signs of an allergic reaction include shortness of breath, wheezing, and swelling of the face and throat. The symptoms of a sting from a striped bark scorpion usually lasts up to 48 hours and can be relieved with an ice pack, which is placed directly on the sting area to reduce swelling and discomfort.
The striped bark scorpion lives in a variety of habitats from the forest regions to deserts and grasslands. You can usually find them in the places we mentioned above, but also in old sheds, barns, and stables. At night, these scorpions can be seen hunting for prey in vegetation and on the ground. When they are found in homes, they can be found in small crevices and cracks in walls, attics, and basements. They are attracted to the bathroom and kitchen areas where they have easy access to water. When temperatures rise, you may find that scorpions will move into your living areas to get to the cooler area of the home. It is also not uncommon to find a scorpion in your swimming or plumbing! Scorpions cannot swim but they can survive in the water for up to two days. Scorpions require warm and dry environments. Due to the dry weather conditions in Oklahoma, it’s almost always scorpion season. Which is why it is always a great time to search for Claremore Pest Control.
Scorpions activity can be impacted by the mating season, construction, and monsoons, which is why you may see more scorpions than usual during July and August. If you do come across a scorpion outside, the best thing to do is leave it alone. Even if you accidentally lifted a rock it was hiding under, the likelihood of the scorpion rushing off for cover is higher than it attacking you. If you have your pet with you such as your dog, make sure to keep the dog away from the scorpion and keep it on its leash until you are a good distance away. Unfortunately it’s not uncommon to have at least one scorpion in your Oklahoma home at some point. The best option for you is to search for Claremore Pest Control.
Prevention is better than having to kill a scorpion. If it accidentally gets in the home, it isn’t there to cause harm, although it may feel like it. Interestingly, a scorpion in your home represents letting go of old and making room for new, it means that good luck is on the way. Luck or not, I would still rather not have to have a run in with this type of good luck charm. Some ways you can prevent getting scorpions is by eliminating any hiding places inside the home, such as closets and cabinets. You should immediately seal up any cracks and crevices in exterior walls as soon as you notice them. Ensure there are no gaps around your plumbing. Remove any outdoor debris, logs and stones. Keep woodpiles far from your home. Put weather stripping around your doors and windows. Eliminate any standing water from around your home. Repair and broken gutters. Turn off exterior lights at night or change your lights to a yellow light to eliminate attracting insects, which in turn attracts scorpions since that is what they feed on. Mow your lawn and keep it short. Use a UV flashlight inside and outside the home. The scorpion’s exoskeleton will glow for a short period under this light!
