Phoenix Stripetail Scorpion Control Services
Are Stripetail Scorpions a Threat?
While not as venomous as the Bark Scorpion, the Arizona Stripetail Scorpion still delivers a painful sting. It is considered the most common scorpion species in Arizona, increasing the likelihood of an encounter in your home.
What Are Stripetail Scorpions?
Also known as the devil scorpion, they are yellowish in color with dark stripes running down their dorsal area. They have a robust tail ending with a large venom bulb and are typically less than three inches long.
Spotting a Stripetail Scorpion
They are burrowing scorpions often found hiding under rocks, logs, or debris during the day. At night, you might spot them hunting for insects. Their presence is often revealed during evening blacklight inspections.
Stripetail Scorpion Prevention
Clear away clutter, rocks, and debris from your yard to eliminate hiding spots. Seal cracks and crevices around your home's exterior, and maintain a dry environment, as they seek out moisture in the desert heat.
The Antidote
Our treatments focus on perimeter defense and eliminating their food sources. We apply targeted residual insecticides to their likely hiding places and entry points to effectively manage and prevent infestations.
Stripetail Scorpion Questions Answered
Are Stripetail Scorpions deadly?
No, their venom is not considered medically significant for healthy adults, though the sting is very painful. However, allergic reactions can occur, and stings to children or pets should be monitored closely.
Where do they hide?
They prefer to hide under objects on the ground rather than climbing. You'll often find them under rocks, woodpiles, yard debris, or inside homes if they find a way in seeking moisture.
Are they common in Phoenix?
Yes, the Arizona Stripetail Scorpion is widely considered the most common scorpion species found throughout Arizona, including the Phoenix metropolitan area.
How do I tell them apart from Bark Scorpions?
Stripetail scorpions have distinct dark stripes on their back and a thicker, bulkier tail compared to the slender, uniformly tan Bark Scorpion. They are also less likely to climb walls.
What do they eat?
They are opportunistic predators that feed on a variety of smaller arthropods, insects, and occasionally other small scorpions that they can catch with their pincers.
Can pest control get rid of them?
Yes, professional pest control can effectively manage Stripetail Scorpions by treating their hiding places, sealing entry points, and reducing the insect populations they rely on for food.