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  • Scottsdale, AZ

Scorpion Control for Scottsdale Homes, Foothills to Old Town

Homeowners looking for a scorpion exterminator in Scottsdale can count on more than 40 years of local experience.
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  • Family Owned Since 1986
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Residential Scorpion Protection Across Scottsdale, Arizona

If you are searching for scorpion control in Scottsdale, chances are you have already spotted one on a wall, in a sink or by the back door. Most often the culprit is the Arizona bark scorpion, a slim, pale and quick climber that can slip indoors through very small gaps. It is the one species in our area worth treating seriously. With kids and pets in the house, having a clear plan matters, and our licensed technicians can build one with you.
We are a family owned company, locally owned and operated, based in Phoenix, and the same family has run things since 1986. Our scorpion pest control in Scottsdale is built around what local homes actually face, from block walls to desert landscaping. Residential service never requires a contract.
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  • Warning Signs

Signs Scorpions Are Nearby

Look for these clues around your home or yard.

Scorpions spotted indoors, often in bathrooms, closets or by exterior doors

A scorpion tucked inside shoes, bedding or clothes left on the floor

Lots of crickets or roaches around the yard, since scorpions hunt where the food is

Block walls with open caps nearby, a favorite hiding spot for bark scorpions

Mulch, landscape rock or clutter stacked against the foundation

If any of these sound familiar, call (602) 944-0099 and we will talk through scorpion removal in Scottsdale for your home.
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  • Why It Matters

Why Professional Treatment Matters

A bark scorpion sting typically causes sharp pain, numbness and tingling. Children under 5 and older adults face the greatest risk of stronger reactions, so anyone in those groups who is stung should get medical advice promptly. Keeping scorpions out of living areas is the simplest way to avoid that situation, and that is the goal of every visit.
Unlike most scorpions, which stay on the ground, bark scorpions climb. They scale stucco, cross ceilings and can drop into living spaces. Block walls, a common feature of Arizona yards, offer shelter in the spaces between blocks and under the caps, where many gather. That is why bark scorpion control in Scottsdale starts with the walls, not just the house.

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How Scottsdale's Desert Setting Shapes Scorpion Care

The McDowell Sonoran Preserve covers more than 30,500 acres of permanently protected desert and has been protected since 1994, and the City of Scottsdale lists rattlesnakes and bats among the wildlife of the preserve. Trailheads such as Brown’s Ranch, Gateway, Lost Dog Wash, Tom’s Thumb and Sunrise sit in ZIP codes 85255, 85259 and 85262. Yards that back onto open desert share space with the insects and hiding spots scorpions depend on, so we start with walls, rock and plantings.
About 50 percent of Scottsdale housing units (69,606) are single-family detached homes and another 13 percent (18,104) are single-family attached. North Scottsdale housing is much newer, with a median year built of 2000 in ZIP 85255 and 2005 in ZIP 85262, so we inspect each home on its own rather than by a template. Roughly 9,060 units are vacant for seasonal, recreational or occasional use, about 6.5 percent of all units, and a regular service plan keeps those homes from going unchecked.
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  • Our Method

How We Treat Scorpions

Step 1
Inspection
We begin with a careful walk of the property, looking at entry points, hiding spots and food sources. Weep holes, foundation cracks, block walls and landscaping all get a close look.
Step 2
Prey Insect Elimination
Scorpions follow their meals, so we thin out the crickets, roaches and similar bugs first, the most effective starting point.
Step 3
Targeted Harborage Treatment
Our scorpion treatment in Scottsdale targets their shelter spots: weep holes, expansion joints, wall caps, foundation cracks, landscape rock and voids inside exterior walls.
Step 4
Entry Point Sealing Recommendations
We trace the ways scorpions get inside, from small cracks to door gaps, and point out exactly what needs sealing.
Step 5
Monthly Barrier Maintenance
Monthly service keeps a protective barrier around your home, backed by a 21-day warranty.
  • Know Your Pest

Scorpions You May Find in Scottsdale

Arizona bark scorpion (Centruroides sculpturatus) on desert gravel
Arizona Bark Scorpion
Centruroides sculpturatus
  • High Risk
Pale straw to light tan, about 2 to 3 inches long, with a narrow tail and slim claws. It is the only scorpion in Arizona considered medically significant. A strong climber seen on walls and ceilings, and sometimes indoors. Nocturnal, it hides in cracks and voids by day.
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Giant Desert Hairy Scorpion
Hadrurus arizonensis
  • Moderate Risk
North America’s largest scorpion, reaching up to 6 inches. Yellowish brown with a darker back. It lives in desert burrows and is less often found indoors.
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Stripe-Tailed Scorpion
Hoffmannius spinigerus
  • Low Risk
Mid-sized, 2 to 3 inches, with a sturdy body and banded tail. Lives on the ground, in yards and open desert.

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  • Prevention

Ways to Keep Scorpions Out

Simple habits like these help between our scheduled visits.
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Close up gaps around the foundation, including cracks and expansion joints, since a bark scorpion can squeeze through an opening about as thin as a credit card

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Fit door sweeps on every exterior door, garage doors especially

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Seal or cap block walls wherever you can

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Keep mulch, debris and woodpiles away from the foundation

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Dial back outdoor lighting that draws the insects scorpions eat

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Trim grass and plants back from the house

Why Choose City Wide Pest Control

Family owned since 1986

over 40 years protecting East Valley desert communities

No contracts

for residential, stay because it works

State-licensed staff

technicians AND office personnel licensed by the Arizona Department of Agriculture

Government-trusted

contracts with State, County, and City buildings, along with several school districts

Green, kid friendly, pet friendly

IPM approach suited to desert environments

Real people

call (602) 944-0099, talk to an account manager, not a robo machine

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Ready for a calmer yard? Call City Wide Pest Control at (602) 944-0099, Monday to Saturday, 8 to 5. Our family has served Arizona homes since 1986, same-day service is available, and residential customers never sign a contract.
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  • FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I remove scorpions from my Scottsdale home?
Start by calling us at (602) 944-0099. A technician inspects block walls, foundation cracks, weep holes and landscaping, reduces the crickets and roaches scorpions feed on, treats the spots where they hide, and shows you which gaps to seal. Monthly service carries a 21-day warranty between visits.
The Preserve covers more than 30,500 acres of protected desert, and trailheads such as Brown’s Ranch, Gateway, Lost Dog Wash, Tom’s Thumb and Sunrise sit in ZIP codes 85255, 85259 and 85262. Homes beside open desert share space with scorpion prey and shelter, so we tailor the walls, rock and plantings we treat to your lot.
Same-day service is available, so call (602) 944-0099 Monday to Saturday from 8 to 5. Our technicians and office staff are all licensed by the Arizona Department of Agriculture, Pest Management Division, under Arizona license #2317. Residential service never requires a contract.
Newer construction does not rule them out. North Scottsdale housing is much newer, with a median year built of 2000 in ZIP 85255 and 2005 in ZIP 85262, yet block walls, expansion joints and landscape rock can still shelter scorpions. A technician checks each property individually, so the plan fits your home rather than neighborhood averages.
It is pale straw to light tan, about 2 to 3 inches long, with slim claws and a thin tail. Bark scorpions are active at night and hide in cracks by day. They are the only medically significant scorpion in Arizona, so correct identification matters, and a technician can confirm what you have found.
Bark scorpions can. Unlike most scorpion species, which stay on the ground, they scale stucco, block walls and even cross ceilings. That is why we inspect wall caps, gaps and exterior wall voids, and why sealing small openings around doors and the foundation helps keep them outside.
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