The Arizona bark scorpion is the only scorpion in Nevada with venom of real medical significance. Because it climbs walls and ceilings and can squeeze through a gap about as thin as a credit card, discovering one indoors requires clear steps. The bark scorpion is slender with a long thin tail and narrow pincers, measuring about two to three inches long as an adult. They are light tan to pale brown or straw-yellow, and some have faint darker stripes. A sting can be more serious for young children and older adults. After a sting, call Poison Control or a doctor for medical advice.
How bark scorpions enter the home
Bark scorpions hide in block walls, gravel, woodpiles, irrigation boxes, and weep screens around the exterior. On slab homes common across the Las Vegas valley, unsealed weep screeds and weep screens at the base of stucco walls are a common entry route unless sealed or screened. They also enter through gaps around plumbing penetrations, wiring, and door sweeps. Once inside, their ability to climb allows them to reach elevated areas easily.
When to call the office directly
We ask that you call our office directly at (702) 000-0000 instead of sending a request through the website if scorpions are found indoors in a home with small children. The office fits urgent calls in when a technician is available. For all other situations, a request sent online is usually answered the same business day. The office calls or emails to confirm the details and book a visit.
What the initial inspection covers
An inspection comes first. The technician inspects inside and outside to find entry points and the conditions supporting the activity, and explains what they found. Because scorpions glow under ultraviolet light, our specialized service includes a night inspection with blacklight lights on the first visit. The technician checks exterior block walls, gravel beds, weep screens, and foundation cracks. We provide a recommendation and a price, which you approve prior to any treatment starting. You do not need to know which pest you have before we arrive, as the technician identifies the insect during the visit.
Steps you can take around the yard
While prevention alone does not end an active infestation, making the yard less inviting helps reduce populations. Customer duties include a few habits:
- Correcting leaks and drips and keeping irrigation away from the foundation.
- Trimming vegetation off the walls so branches do not touch the stucco.
- Moving gravel and woodpiles away from the house.
- Storing food and pet food in sealed containers.
- Keeping the garage tidy and reducing clutter where pests hide.
Treatment and ongoing services
General pests are reduced by standard services, but full scorpion work requires specific methods. Treatment includes exterior applications where they hide along block walls, gravel, and foundation edges. Products are applied according to their labels. You receive written preparation and reentry instructions before treatment day, and customers follow these written instructions. We also offer exclusion work, including installing door sweeps, weep screen guards, and sealing gaps around plumbing and wiring penetrations. If you are seeing activity regularly, you can explore our pest control plans to review the service features and request an initial visit.
