Category: Scorpions

Fall Scorpion Control Tips for Arizona Homeowners
Have you found scorpions inside your Arizona home? If not, you may not be looking hard enough. Scorpions are common all across Arizona and the American West, with several different species known to infest homes. They’ll hide under your deck, stalk prey in your yard, and they can easily come indoors without ever being noticed. […]

When Are Scorpions Most Active?
Have you ever switched on the porch light at night and found a scorpion scuttling away? Or have you gone to your closet to store a few things, and saw one crawl deeper into a corner? This could be a sign of a scorpion infestation. These arthropods are more common than you think, especially in […]
Scorpion Behavior and Why Scorpion Pest Control Matters
Scorpions have roamed Arizona, Nevada, and the surrounding area for millions of years, and despite them living here long before people, there are still plenty of common misconceptions about them. What exactly are they, why are they so common in Arizona, and just how dangerous are scorpions to humans? There’s plenty to cover, and while […]

Scorpion Proofing Your Home in Spring
When we think of scorpions, a certain menacing visage pops into our brains—the shiny outer shell, the pincers, and their iconic stinger. But don’t let scorpions intimidate you. With the right approach and planning, anyone can enjoy a blissful spring season without wandering scorpions. Burns Pest Elimination is setting out to prove it to you. […]

Do Scorpions Hibernate? Debunking Winter Scorpion Myths
With their ancient lineage and formidable appearance, scorpions often evoke a sense of mystery. Before we explore their winter habits, the team at Burns Pest Elimination delves into the basics to understand how to identify these arachnids and gain insights into their behaviors. Identifying Scorpions: Appearance and Behavior Scorpions are members of the arachnid family […]

Why Are Scorpions Attracted to Your Home?
Where there are desert climates, you will likely find a scorpion or two — meaning if you live in the arid southwestern states, there’s a chance you may have stumbled upon one of these creepy and dangerous arachnids in your house. It may seem obvious, but the best way to eliminate a scorpion infestation in […]

Scorpion Control Tips for Your Home
Preventive Scorpion Care for Your Arizona Home Although Arizona bark scorpions are one of the smallest of the scorpion species, they sure pack a punch. A sting from a bark scorpion is not only extremely painful, but it can also cause severe symptoms such as nausea and vomiting. As the temperatures begin to heat up […]

Big Bark, Bigger Bite: Common Facts About the Deadly Bark Scorpion
Bark scorpions are a common pest across the Southwest. The warm, dry biome of the desert is an oasis for scorpions of all kinds. These tiny creatures can be mostly found crawling around all parts of the Grand Canyon state. They may seem harmless, but bark scorpions are anything but. At Burn’s Pest Elimination, we […]

I found a scorpion in my Arizona home. Are there more?
The Southwestern United States is no stranger to pests all throughout the year. Desert regions in particular see a lot of a certain critter variety: the scorpion. Though a common household nuisance, they have a bigger reputation than many of their peers. Fortunately, scorpions can pose less of a problem if you know how to […]

Why Are Scorpions Considered Arachnids?
If you live in a dry, warm environment such as Arizona or Nevada, you may face more than one unwanted encounter with scorpions. Whether you have met a few scorpions in your area or are preparing for the moment, it’s important to understand what this creature really is. With about 90 different species in the […]