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Scorpion Characteristics |
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Size
- Varies between species, but most measure about 2 inches fully
grown.
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Color
- Can
vary widely between yellow, blue, reddish brown, and black.
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Behavior
- Scorpions are predators that feed
primarily on insects. They crawl into buildings through
exterior cracks in search of food or suitable shelter.
- Once inside,
they may wander into clothing, shoes, or a bed where someone
might contact them resulting in a scorpion sting.
- Stepping barefoot on
a scorpion is another common way to be stung.
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Habitat
- Scorpions are found throughout the
southern United States from coast to coast.
- Only one species of scorpion found in the United
States could be considered dangerous, and it is found in
the extreme southwest in Arizona and southern California.
- Still, only small children and the elderly
are at risk of a fatal sting from this species.
- Any scorpion sting, however, can
be serious to anyone that is allergic to insect stings.
- A physician
should attend to all stings.
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Tips for Control
- To reduce scorpions around a home, eliminate as many piles of items or debris
on the ground and keep dense vegetation to a minimum.
- All scorpions glow green
under black light, so a portable black light can be used outside at night
to find where scorpions are harboring.
- When a home is chronically
invaded by these arthropods, it is best to seek the services
of a professional such as Desert Pest Control to achieve
long-term relief.
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