Scorpions in Phoenix

There are over 30 species of Scorpions in Arizona. {About 70 scorpions species live in the US.} Bark Scorpions are the MOST venomous in the US, and one of the most common scorpions in Phoenix AZ. Responsible Pest Control specializes in EFFECTIVE scorpion control with responsible methods for the safety of family & pets in Greater Phoenix AZ!

Top 3 most common scorpions in Phoenix AZ Valley areas:

#1 – Bark Scorpions
#2 – Stripe Tail Scorpions
#3 – Giant Hairy Scorpions

Bark Scorpions

Pictured above is a BARK Scorpion with babies {called scorplings} on her back. Notice that her tail is level to the ground and curled up. This is a great way to identify Bark Scorpions, they lay their tails paralleled to the surface they are on while waiting for prey. Other scorpions keep their tails up over their back at rest. Bark Scorpions stings are considered life threatening.

Bark Scorpions LOVE to CLIMB, and often position themselves upside down on WALLS, and hang from ceilings inside. They prefer cool MOIST areas with air flow.

Stripe Tail Scorpions

Stripe Tail Scorpions are one of the most common scorpions in Arizona. They have a THICKER tail than other scorpions, with dark ridges running down the underside. Stripe Tail or Devil scorpions are usually hiding under rocks during the heat of the day. Like all scorpions, Stripe Tail scorpions are nocturnal – hunting and feeding at night.

The LARGEST Scorpion in the Phoenix Valley is the Giant Desert Hairy Scorpion

Desert Hairy Scorpions grow to be 6 inches long, and live OUTSIDE under rocks and landscaping. The seriousness of any scorpion sting depends on the scorpion species, and the victim’s reaction to it’s venom. Although all scorpions are venomous, Desert Hairy Scorpions little medical threat.
 

Scorpion Control

We collect scorpions and run 100′s of tests, with the best and newest professional products, to ensure an EFFECTIVE Scorpion Control treatment that KILLS the SCORPIONS themselves, not ONLY their food sources ~ GUARANTEED! Pest Control Technology is always advancing and so are we! Testing new products, on an ongoing basis, to make sure we’re using the MOST EFFECTIVE products available for the best control of SCORPIONS, and other Arizona pests. Scorpions are Arthropods {not insects} in the class of Arachnida. Tuscon Pest Control is recommended for residents in the greater Tuscon area who also battle scorpion infestations.

• They have NO antennae.
• Two body regions.
• Four pair of jointed legs.
• Exoskeleton that is periodically renewed as they grow.
• A segmented body.
• They have an OPEN circulatory system.
• Ventral nervous system.
• They breath through spiracles or external openings.

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Responsible Scorpion Pest Control in Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe, Gilbert, Scottsdale, Chandler, Queen Creek, Maricopa, Glendale, & ALL surrounding areas.