STRIPED BARK SCORPION THE PREVENTION TECHNIQUES
Keeping every bug out of your house is advice that the Zip Zap Termite & Pest Control experts will tell you. There is something that you are doing or not doing, and you’ll end up with more than your share. You can make it a way for insects and scorpions to enter your home by neglecting some essential home maintenance and housekeeping tasks.
Not sealing your home correctly can leave an open invitation to these entrances for scorpions. You can remove significant pests like squirrels, mice, and rats by installing mesh over the attic and crawlspace vents. If the more significant pests can get in, smaller ones like mites and fleas can gain access. Furthermore, access points like utility lines, cracked foundations, dryer vents, and wallboards need to be sealed with caulk. Window screens need to be inspected to ensure they fit snugly and are not torn. Even if you can’t see daylight around them, doors must be checked. Simply installing weather stripping can help keep the scorpions out.
Scorpions need moisture to survive
Furthermore, bugs need moisture to survive. If excess moisture surrounds your home, the pests will stay, and your problem multiplies. Inside and outside plumbing should be checked for leaks. Inspect the pipes for condensation build-up and reroute the drain hose from your air conditioner away from the foundation. If you have a basement that takes on water during a storm, be sure to install proper drainage and use a humidifier whenever necessary. Termites will especially thrive on the water leaking around your foundation or crawlspaces.
Keep your house decluttered, especially your closets, attics, and basements. Get rid of rarely used items cluttering your house because rodents like rats and mice like setting up residence inside your mess. Spiders and scorpions love hiding in areas of your home that are dark and untouched.
Furthermore, do not neglect to clean up food messes and household garbage. Keeping your kitchen clean has already won half the battle with indoor pests. You can empty the trash cans regularly, wash dirty dishes after use, inspect cabinets where food is stored, sweep your floors, and clean up after the family pets. Make sure to keep food sealed up tightly to keep out weevils, cockroaches, and beetles.
Keep outside litter-free
Keep the outside of your home litter-free and avoid overgrown vegetation. Prune the trees and shrubbery so they don’t touch your home. If the branches touch your home, this will give pests direct access inside as they live in the shade. Excess piles of debris, including construction debris and leaves, should be cleaned up. Inspect shed and outbuildings for beehives and wasp nests.
Our trained pest control experts have dealt with scorpions, rodents, pests, and insects for many years. Call today for help with ideas on how to keep these out of your home. Zip Zap Termite & Pest Control 816-407-PEST (7378)
Jeffery Preece BCE,PHE
Jeffery Preece is the owner and director of ZipZap Termite & Pest Control
