Scorpions
South Texas's most-feared nighttime intruder.
Identification
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.
Health & property risks
Stings are painful (similar to a wasp) and can cause numbness, swelling, and breathing difficulty in sensitive individuals or small children.
Signs of infestation
- • 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)
Prevention tips
- 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
How Black Ops treats it
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.
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