Buddies Exterminating has been in the Las Vegas Valley since 1962. We have seen our share of Scorpions and know exactly how to handle them.
Two types of scorpions — the Bark Scorpion and the Desert Hairy Scorpion — commonly inhabit the area. While both scorpions are classified as venomous, only the Bark Scorpion is considered significantly dangerous to humans. Both the very young and old, as well as those allergic to scorpion venom, are at risk from the sting of any scorpion, however.
The slender, smaller Bark Scorpion prefers to climb and enjoys the cool, moist air inside your home. They can be found in sinks, bathtubs, dark closets, climbing inside walls or clinging to the ceiling. Its sting consists of a series of sharp jabs.These scorpions are hard to spot with their translucent body. If you want to spot them, use a blacklight and they will be very easy to see at night.
The larger, thicker Desert Hairy Scorpion reaches up to almost 6 inches in length. Preferring to burrow underground, the scorpion may nonetheless make its way into your house. Its venom is able to subdue large lizards but rarely kills humans who are otherwise healthy.
Scorpions typically hibernate in cold winter weather and become more active in the warmer months, when bug populations increase. Likewise, scorpions tend to frequent areas where their dinner live. Scorpions eat bugs, spiders and other creepy crawlers, including some lizards and even other scorpions, in the case of the Desert Hairy Scorpion. Dark, damp corners, wood piles, rotting vegetation, and lights shining in the night attract bugs and thus, scorpions. Scorpions can live for up to 6 months without food or water. So even unused or closed off storage areas and flooded spots can contain scorpions. Scorpions can even survive for several days underwater, holding their breath.
The first step towards Las Vegas scorpion control is discouraging entry into your home. Remove piles of brush around your house and move wood piles well away from the foundation. Look for water leaks and dripping pipes and small cracks that allow the scorpion entry. Control the pest population around your home to make dining at your house less attractive. To protect young children, set cribs or bed legs in glass jars to prevent scorpions from climbing up. Keep doors closed after dark and avoid walking barefoot at night.
Consulting Buddies Exterminating is your best bet to protect your family permanently. Buddies’ Las Vegas scorpion removal services eliminates scorpions efficiently and humanely. Buddies looks inside walls, where scorpions often hide until overcrowding forces them out, and other attractive areas.
Buddies Exterminating knows how to get rid of scorpions, making them a leading name in scorpion extermination in Las Vegas.
The Mojave Desert is home to a number of different scorpion species. If your home is in the Las Vegas area that makes you vulnerable to a scorpion infestation. It’s important to know the signs of when you are dealing with an infestation. You should call in a professional scorpion exterminator as soon as you discover an issue. While most scorpion stings are non-life-threatening, the sting of the invasive Bark Scorpion can be fatal. Know how to identify the type of scorpion and what to do if you get stung.
All scorpions have venom, but not all scorpion venom packs the same punch. The two main type of scorpions in the area are the Desert Hairy Scorpion and the Bark Scorpion. The Desert Hairy Scorpion is the larger of the two, reaching up to 6 inches long, and they like to burrow underground. The Bark Scorpion is small, up to about 3 inches, and likes to climb on vertical surfaces. The Bark Scorpion likes cooler areas and is the most common type of scorpion found in homes. If you find Bark Scorpions in your home, seek services from a qualified scorpion pest control company in Las Vegas.
With any insect sting, watch for signs of an allergic reaction. Home treatment includes washing the area of the sting, applying ice, and taking an over-the-counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin or ibuprofen. If you’re concerned about a sting, call the Poison Control Center. Symptoms from a Bark Scorpion can include muscle twitching, drooling, sweating, vomiting, high or low blood pressure, and accelerated or irregular heartbeat. These stings can be fatal, so seek medical attention immediately.
At Buddies Exterminating, we understand the discomfort and potential danger of scorpion stings. Here are effective treatments to alleviate symptoms:
Remember, while these treatments can provide relief, the best way to handle scorpion stings is to prevent them.
When it comes to scorpion stings, the bigger the better. In general, larger scorpions usually have the least toxic venom. Knowing the main types of scorpions in the area, and the symptoms of their sting will help you know what action to take. Contact us for professional scorpion pest control solutions in Las Vegas, NV.
At Buddies Exterminating, we understand the importance of keeping your home scorpion-free. Here are some effective scorpion prevention tips for homeowners:
Implementing these tips can significantly reduce the likelihood of scorpions entering your home. For more advice or professional scorpion control services, contact Buddies Exterminating in Las Vegas, NV.
Scorpions can be a serious concern in Las Vegas homes. Use these essential scorpion pest control tips from Buddies Exterminating to protect your space:
For more advanced scorpion pest control techniques and professional assistance, contact Buddies Exterminating today.
The thought of seeing a scorpion instills fear in many because of their unique stinging ability. Only two species of the dozens of arachnids that are found in the United States pose a health hazard.
Archeologists have evidence that indicates scorpions have been in existence for hundreds of millions of years. Today, scientists estimate there are at least 1,500 species of scorpions on the planet. However, only a couple of species found in the United States are considered dangerous.
Although many equate the arachnids with desert environments, the dozens of species are more widespread than imagined. Their existence spreads from Florida along the coast to California and up toward Oregon. They are also found in the Midwest from Illinois to Colorado and up into Idaho. Despite the fact that all scorpions have the potential to sting, most do not create enough venom to harm humans. They are also known to have the ability to regulate the amount of toxin emitted from their tales. Oftentimes, scorpions inject a warning sting of a substance known as pre-venom. If a threat continues, the scorpion then injects the more potent venom.
The Centruroides exilicauda grows to a length of 1.5 inches and is generally golden yellow or light brown in color. The pincers and tail are characteristically more slender than other species though no less ominous. The bark scorpion is common to Arizona, California, Nevada and New Mexico along with Utah. Their sting is especially painful, and the venom injected is potentially lethal to children and elderly adults. For this reason, scorpion extermination in Las Vegas should be performed by professionals.
The Centruroides vittatus matures to a length of 2.5 inches and vary in color from a tannish-yellow to dark brown. It is recognized for the two darker gray lines that extend along the length of the scorpion’s back. However, these lines may not be as apparent in older, darker brown individuals. The striped bark is common in numerous states spanning from Illinois to Colorado, extending into the southern states of Tennessee and Louisiana along with Arizona and Texas. The potential danger of their sting varies from one victim to the next and whether a human was injected with pre-venom or venom. A fully venomous sting poses a serious threat to the very young and the very old.
Consulting Buddies Exterminating is your best bet to protect your family permanently. Buddies’ Las Vegas scorpion removal services eliminate scorpions efficiently and humanely. Buddies looks inside walls, where scorpions often hide until overcrowding forces them out, and other attractive areas.
Buddies knows how to get rid of scorpions, making them a leading name in scorpion extermination in Las Vegas.
Two types of scorpions — the Bark Scorpion and the Desert Hairy Scorpion — commonly inhabit the area. While both scorpions are classified as venomous, only the Bark Scorpion is considered significantly dangerous to humans. Both the very young and old, as well as those allergic to scorpion venom, are at risk from the sting of any scorpion, however.
The slender, smaller Bark Scorpion prefers to climb and enjoys the cool, moist air inside your home. They can be found in sinks, bathtubs, dark closets, climbing inside walls or clinging to the ceiling. Its sting consists of a series of sharp jabs.These scorpions are hard to spot with their translucent body. If you want to spot them, use a blacklight and they will be very easy to see at night.
The larger, thicker Desert Hairy Scorpion reaches up to almost 6 inches in length. Preferring to burrow underground, the scorpion may nonetheless make its way into your house. Its venom is able to subdue large lizards but rarely kills humans who are otherwise healthy.
Scorpions typically hibernate in cold winter weather and become more active in the warmer months, when bug populations increase. Likewise, scorpions tend to frequent areas where their dinner live. Scorpions eat bugs, spiders and other creepy crawlers, including some lizards and even other scorpions, in the case of the Desert Hairy Scorpion. Dark, damp corners, wood piles, rotting vegetation, and lights shining in the night attract bugs and thus, scorpions. Scorpions can live for up to 6 months without food or water. So even unused or closed off storage areas and flooded spots can contain scorpions. Scorpions can even survive for several days underwater, holding their breath.
The first step towards Las Vegas scorpion control is discouraging entry into your home. Remove piles of brush around your house and move wood piles well away from the foundation. Look for water leaks and dripping pipes and small cracks that allow the scorpion entry. Control the pest population around your home to make dining at your house less attractive. To protect young children, set cribs or bed legs in glass jars to prevent scorpions from climbing up. Keep doors closed after dark and avoid walking barefoot at night.
Consulting Buddies Exterminating is your best bet to protect your family permanently. Buddies’ Las Vegas scorpion removal services eliminates scorpions efficiently and humanely. Buddies looks inside walls, where scorpions often hide until overcrowding forces them out, and other attractive areas.
Buddies Exterminating knows how to get rid of scorpions, making them a leading name in scorpion extermination in Las Vegas.
The Mojave Desert is home to a number of different scorpion species. If your home is in the Las Vegas area that makes you vulnerable to a scorpion infestation. It’s important to know the signs of when you are dealing with an infestation. You should call in a professional scorpion exterminator as soon as you discover an issue. While most scorpion stings are non-life-threatening, the sting of the invasive Bark Scorpion can be fatal. Know how to identify the type of scorpion and what to do if you get stung.
All scorpions have venom, but not all scorpion venom packs the same punch. The two main type of scorpions in the area are the Desert Hairy Scorpion and the Bark Scorpion. The Desert Hairy Scorpion is the larger of the two, reaching up to 6 inches long, and they like to burrow underground. The Bark Scorpion is small, up to about 3 inches, and likes to climb on vertical surfaces. The Bark Scorpion likes cooler areas and is the most common type of scorpion found in homes. If you find Bark Scorpions in your home, seek services from a qualified scorpion pest control company in Las Vegas.
With any insect sting, watch for signs of an allergic reaction. Home treatment includes washing the area of the sting, applying ice, and taking an over-the-counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin or ibuprofen. If you’re concerned about a sting, call the Poison Control Center. Symptoms from a Bark Scorpion can include muscle twitching, drooling, sweating, vomiting, high or low blood pressure, and accelerated or irregular heartbeat. These stings can be fatal, so seek medical attention immediately.
At Buddies Exterminating, we understand the discomfort and potential danger of scorpion stings. Here are effective treatments to alleviate symptoms:
Remember, while these treatments can provide relief, the best way to handle scorpion stings is to prevent them.
When it comes to scorpion stings, the bigger the better. In general, larger scorpions usually have the least toxic venom. Knowing the main types of scorpions in the area, and the symptoms of their sting will help you know what action to take. Contact us for professional scorpion pest control solutions in Las Vegas, NV.
At Buddies Exterminating, we understand the importance of keeping your home scorpion-free. Here are some effective scorpion prevention tips for homeowners:
Implementing these tips can significantly reduce the likelihood of scorpions entering your home. For more advice or professional scorpion control services, contact Buddies Exterminating in Las Vegas, NV.
Scorpions can be a serious concern in Las Vegas homes. Use these essential scorpion pest control tips from Buddies Exterminating to protect your space:
For more advanced scorpion pest control techniques and professional assistance, contact Buddies Exterminating today.
The thought of seeing a scorpion instills fear in many because of their unique stinging ability. Only two species of the dozens of arachnids that are found in the United States pose a health hazard.
Archeologists have evidence that indicates scorpions have been in existence for hundreds of millions of years. Today, scientists estimate there are at least 1,500 species of scorpions on the planet. However, only a couple of species found in the United States are considered dangerous.
Although many equate the arachnids with desert environments, the dozens of species are more widespread than imagined. Their existence spreads from Florida along the coast to California and up toward Oregon. They are also found in the Midwest from Illinois to Colorado and up into Idaho. Despite the fact that all scorpions have the potential to sting, most do not create enough venom to harm humans. They are also known to have the ability to regulate the amount of toxin emitted from their tales. Oftentimes, scorpions inject a warning sting of a substance known as pre-venom. If a threat continues, the scorpion then injects the more potent venom.
The Centruroides exilicauda grows to a length of 1.5 inches and is generally golden yellow or light brown in color. The pincers and tail are characteristically more slender than other species though no less ominous. The bark scorpion is common to Arizona, California, Nevada and New Mexico along with Utah. Their sting is especially painful, and the venom injected is potentially lethal to children and elderly adults. For this reason, scorpion extermination in Las Vegas should be performed by professionals.
The Centruroides vittatus matures to a length of 2.5 inches and vary in color from a tannish-yellow to dark brown. It is recognized for the two darker gray lines that extend along the length of the scorpion’s back. However, these lines may not be as apparent in older, darker brown individuals. The striped bark is common in numerous states spanning from Illinois to Colorado, extending into the southern states of Tennessee and Louisiana along with Arizona and Texas. The potential danger of their sting varies from one victim to the next and whether a human was injected with pre-venom or venom. A fully venomous sting poses a serious threat to the very young and the very old.
Consulting Buddies Exterminating is your best bet to protect your family permanently. Buddies’ Las Vegas scorpion removal services eliminate scorpions efficiently and humanely. Buddies looks inside walls, where scorpions often hide until overcrowding forces them out, and other attractive areas.
Buddies knows how to get rid of scorpions, making them a leading name in scorpion extermination in Las Vegas.
