Scorpions don’t just live in the desert. They can be found in many yards and homes in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. These nocturnal predators may be known for their painful stings, but fortunately, most aren’t deadly. That being said, they can still pose a serious nuisance or danger—especially for kids, pets, and allergy sufferers.
It’s important to understand where scorpions’ favorite hiding spots are and how to keep them from invading your home. Let’s take a look at the top five places scorpions like to hide in Dallas homes, and what you can do to evict them.
1. Bathrooms
Bathrooms have the trifecta of perfect conditions for scorpions: moisture, shelter, and darkness. They enter through drains or gaps around plumbing pipes. They are often found:
- Around baseboards or floor drains
- Under sinks and behind toilets
- Inside cabinets and linen closets
Keep your bathroom dry, seal gaps where pipes enter the wall, and place mesh covers over drains at night.
2. Kitchens
Similarly, kitchens also give scorpions access to moisture and shelter. There are lots of hiding spots in this busy room of the house, especially around sinks and dishwashers, and in pantries. Check:
- Beneath sinks and inside lower cabinets
- Under and behind appliances like stoves and refrigerators
- Along floor trim and behind baseboards
Fix leaky pipes immediately, seal gaps with caulk or weatherstripping, and repair leaking appliances to cut off their water source.
3. Garages and Storage Areas
Scorpions hide in clutter and prefer cool, dark places to hide. That’s why they love garages, basements, and storage rooms so much, especially if they are littered with tools, unused furniture, and boxes.
- Look inside cardboard boxes
- Check under piles of clothing, shoes, or storage bins
- Inspect behind stored equipment and shelving units
Keep a well-organized space, reduce clutter regularly, and use plastic storage bins instead of cardboard. Try to keep boxes and other items elevated off the ground.
4. Closets and Laundry Rooms
Closets and laundry rooms are revered by scorpions because they are dark and rarely disturbed. Once in there, they will hide in piles of clothing, shoes, and laundry baskets. Be on the lookout for scorpions:
- Inside shoes or folded clothes
- In laundry piles and hampers
- Around the edges of the room and behind appliances
Before putting on shoes and clothes, shake them out. Don’t leave laundry on the floor, and keep the room dry and well-lit.
5. Attics and Crawl Spaces
Scorpions are adept at climbing and can squeeze through tiny cracks, making attics and crawl spaces an ideal place of shelter against heat and predators. Check for them in the daytime:
- Around insulation, boxes, and beams
- Near vents, pipes, or cracks in the roofline
- Inside seasonal decorations or storage containers
Keep them out by sealing exterior gaps and vents, and apply weather-resistant sealant to roof joints. Keep stored items in attics minimal and tidy.
Contact Pure Green Pest Control
Learn more about our scorpion treatment solutions when you contact us today for a free quote and inspection at 972-750-6525. Our trained exterminators in Dallas know where scorpions hide, how they enter your home, and how to prevent future infestations.
