Scorpions are on every content except Antarctica and they can exist in many habitats. Scorpions are in the Arachnid class, like spiders. Scorpions have four pairs of legs and an external skeleton with a segmented body. Believe it or not there are more than 70 species in the United States and 1500 species of scorpions world wide. All types of scorpions have a pair of pincers and a long, segmented tail that curls upward and a venomous stinger on the end and an appearance as a crablike with four pairs of legs.
Unfortunately Scorpions are predators—but this isn’t always bad as they kill all types of insects, spiders, centipedes, crickets, etc. Larger scorpions can even eat small lizards, snakes and mice. Scorpions capture their target prey with their pincers and paralyze them with their venom. What happens next is not pretty. Scorpions spray their capture food with an acid spray that dissolves tissues, this allows the scorpion to suck up the remains of their prey.
Only about 25 species have enough venom to be dangerous to humans, even though all scorpions are venomous. Generally there are many species of scorpions living throughout the Southwestern Desert but there are basically 3 species prevalent in the Mesa, Arizona area.
Arizona Hairy Scorpion
The Arizona Hairy Scorpion is the largest scorpion in the Mesa, Arizona Area. It is about 5 – 7 long, the color of the Arizona Hairy Scorpion yellow and it has darker coloring on top of its body. The Arizona Hairy Scorpion has small brown hairs that cover the body. It is venomous–but their venomous isn’t that potent. Still, if stung by a scorpion seek medical attention immediately. An allergic reaction to a sting could be very dangerous
Stripe-Tailed Scorpion
This scorpion, the Stripe-tailed Scorpion, also goes by the name of the Devil Scorpion. it has a color of light brown and has darker stripes on the upper side. The length of the scorpion is 2.5 inches. Once again it is venomous, but the venom is not considered dangerous. Still, always seek medical attention immediately is stung by any scorpion to be on the safe side.
Bark Scorpion
The Bark Scorpion is the most venomous in the Mesa area and is dangerous to people. The Bark Scorpion is light brown, is up to 3” in length with a thin tail, about 1/16 inch wide.
These scorpions, like all scorpions, are nocturnal and hide during the day. Some scorpions can hide under logs, or under rocks, some scorpions hide in cracks and crevices and still others will live in crawlspaces. Some dig and hide in burrows. Seek medical attention immediately if stung by any scorpion, especially a Bark Scorpion.
Mesa Scorpion Prevention and Control
Be aware of firewood, boards and other loose debris because these things, including piles of rocks can provide a safe places for scorpions and they like to hide there. Keep your home – including the crawlspace and garage – as well as your yard free of debris. Since scorpions eat bugs you can reduce the amount of food supply of scorpions spraying around the perimeter of your residence, and also do not forget your garage.
Mesa Scorpion Control & Extermination
Scorpions can be hard to control with normal pest prevention mentions. It is unlikely you will be able to get scorpion insecticides with the retired potency to kill them. It is recommended that scorpion control in Mesa be left to the professional exterminators. Give our very Mesa exterminators a call at (480) 646-4388 today!
