Scorpion Control in Selma, TX
Central Texas's most-feared nighttime intruder. Black Ops Pest Control treats scorpions across Selma and Bexar, Comal & Guadalupe Counties with same-week scheduling, family-safe products, and 100% guaranteed, warranty-backed follow-ups.
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Identifying scorpions in Selma
The striped bark scorpion (Centruroides vittatus) is the dominant local species — tan with two dark longitudinal stripes, 2–3" long including the tail.
Behavior & habitat
Nocturnal hunters that shelter under rocks, in mulch, in attics, and inside walls during the day. They follow prey (crickets, roaches) into homes, often through weep holes and gaps under doors.
Why scorpions are a problem here
Stings are painful (similar to a wasp) and can cause numbness, swelling, and breathing difficulty in sensitive individuals or small children.
Selma seasonal outlook: Scorpion activity peaks June–September, hunting hardest on hot, dry nights.
Why Selma homes get scorpions
Selma sits in Bexar, Comal & Guadalupe Counties, where long triple-digit summers, mild winters, and sudden heavy rain give scorpions a nearly year-round runway. Irrigation cycles, shaded landscaping, and standing moisture keep scorpion activity high even when the yard looks dry, which is why our Selma programs run on a schedule instead of a single visit.
Where they get in around here
On Selma routes, our technicians track scorpion activity back to weep holes and unscreened attic vents, worn door sweeps and garage jambs, rock borders, woodpiles, and landscape stone near the foundation, and wall voids they reach while following cricket activity. We treat those pressure points directly — targeted perimeter applications, void treatments, monitored bait or trapping placements, and exclusion work — so the population drops instead of shifting a few feet down the wall.
“Most Selma scorpion calls we run aren't a mystery — the conditions are right and nobody closed the gaps. We find the pressure point, treat it, then come back and verify. If it moves again, so do we, on our dime.”
Signs of a scorpion problem
- • Scorpions spotted at night — they glow blue-green under UV light
- • Visible in tubs, sinks, or on walls (drawn by moisture)
- • Heavy cricket population around the home (a primary food source)
How we treat scorpions in Selma
We treat attics, weep holes, foundation, and harborage zones with residual products labeled for scorpions, plus reduce their prey base with full perimeter pest control.
- 01
Inspect
Free on-site Selma consultation to confirm the pest and entry points.
- 02
Treat
Targeted, family-safe treatment matched to your property.
- 03
Monitor
Scheduled follow-ups and free re-treats if pests return.
Part of our General Pest Control program. Full pest details in the Scorpions library entry.
Preventing scorpions at your Selma home
- Seal weep holes with steel wool or mesh; install door sweeps
- Move firewood, rocks, and mulch away from foundation
- Reduce outdoor lighting that attracts cricket prey
- Trim tree limbs and shrubs back from the roofline
Selma neighborhoods we cover
- Retama Park
- The Forum corridor
- Stonebridge
- Selma Park Estates
ZIP codes served: 78154 · 78247
Scorpion Control in Selma — common questions
- How much does scorpion control cost in Selma, TX?
- Pricing depends on the size of your Selma property, how far the scorpion activity has spread, and whether you choose a one-time treatment or a recurring program. Consultations for scorpions are 100% free and you get a written price before any work starts — no upsell pressure. Termite and bed bug inspections are the exception at $49. Call (210) 796-8609 for a same-week estimate.
- How fast can you treat scorpions in Selma?
- Selma and the rest of Bexar, Comal & Guadalupe Counties are on our regular route, so most requests are scheduled within the same week. Call (210) 796-8609 and we will lock in the soonest available window for a licensed technician.
- Is scorpion treatment safe for kids and pets?
- Yes. We use family-safe, environmentally conscious products applied at label rate and placed where children and pets don't go — cracks, voids, and the exterior perimeter. Treated interior surfaces are safe once dry, usually within an hour, and your technician will walk you through anything to avoid before leaving.
- When are scorpions worst in Selma?
- Scorpion activity peaks June–September, hunting hardest on hot, dry nights. Watch for these warning signs: Scorpions spotted at night — they glow blue-green under UV light; and visible in tubs, sinks, or on walls (drawn by moisture).
Scorpions guides from our field reports
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