(Newswire.net — February 21, 2019) — Even though scorpions are relatives of spiders, ticks, and mites, their sting is similar to that of wasps or bees. It is believed that there are more than 1,000 species of scorpions all over the world. However, most of them are not venomous, especially those found in the United States. Most people believe scorpions are desert animals, but studies show that scorpion nesting hapbits include many territories. Their habitats include caves, pine forests, grassland, rain forest, and Savannah. During the day, they hide under rocks, logs, woods, loose bark trees, concrete, and cracks of block walls.
What Attracts Scorpions?
Scorpions are attracted by various things that include food sources, moisture, shelter, and other scorpions. When a scorpion enters into your house, it can leave vibrations and pheromones to attract other scorpions. They typically enter homes in search of moisture and shelter just like roaches and crickets.
What are the Scorpion Habits?
– Large scorpions feed on vertebrates such as mice, snakes, and smaller lizards.
– Scorpions hide during the day from the sun and to conserve water. Scorpion nesting habits include hiding under rocks, in wood piles, in piles of rocks, and under the bark of trees.
– Small scorpions feed on insects, centipedes, spiders, and other small scorpions.
– They can go a year without eating as long there is water, and can live underwater for 2 days.
– Even though scorpions can defend themselves, they fall prey to creatures such as birds, lizards, centipedes, mammals, and others.
How do Scorpions get into Homes?
Because scorpions hide during the day, they are active at night. When hinting for moisture, food, or a mate, they will eventually look in a house. They come out under the rocks and other dark places around the buildings get inside. If your house has cracks, leak holes or vents, they can easily get in. Another way they can find themselves in the house is through human transportation. Some plants from the fields can have scorpions in them.
If you find a scorpion in your house, there could more. However, this can depend on the season and the age of the scorpion. If the scorpion is young, there is a possibility of more scorpions in your house. Also, during winter, scorpions nest in groups. Therefore, if you notice a scorpion during winter in your house, there is a possibility of more scorpions.
Best Measures to Control Scorpions
1. Seal all points of entry into the building that include cracks on doors, windows, and pipes.
2. Get rid of outdoor harborages such as firewood, stones, and piles of trash, boards, and piles of timbers.
3. Use approved residual insecticide into harborage sites and around the entry points.
4. Vacuum and dust places where scorpions can hide.
5. Get rid of scorpions prey such as spiders, crickets, and other insects using pesticides.
Conclusion
Scorpions are active in the dark. This means you can find them in dark areas or at night. Therefore, do not walk around your house at night barefoot. Knowing scorpion nesting habits can help you be more aware of where you may come across one.