This morning, I went out to the kitchen and noticed Rebekah asleep on the couch..which she normally doesn't do. She has a very nice bedroom out in our office. It turns out that she got bit by a scorpion which was in her bed! That's the second time this week! According to all I have read..they want water and cooler temperatures. Pesticides don't work.
But cats, chickens, and caulking all help. Also, we need to send out the boys with a UV light to kill as many as they can find around the outside of our office one night soon for a hunting session. Apparently they glow in the dark very nicely. Can you believe these guys live at least seven years! No wonder they are so hardy and difficult to remove. If it's not one thing--it's another! Have you had to deal with this?
I've listed the best response I read to someone's question about what to do in case you are battling this problem too.
Marmalade supervising the building of the office three years ago.
Our unfinished office has a lot of seams that need to be caulked. Looks like I'm not done with renovation projects yet. We are going to have to make time for this project or Rebekah will not be safe. Hate to see her sleeping on a couch semi-permanently but I wouldn't want to sleep in her bed either! Hope these ideas help you. :o) I'll let you know how the 'hunt' goes...and the caulking!
How to Get Rid of Scorpions by Sharon
Posted by stown6654 8b (My Page) onThu, Jun 10, 04 at 16:42
Apparently, scorpions are nocturnal, so that explains why we would almost never find them when we were searching around, unless we lifted up a piece of carpeting, or moved a planter. They usually hide during the day. Apparently, MOST scorpions found in the USA are not much more venemous than a bee sting, but for those that are highly allergic to bee stings etc, it can be a real problem.
Getting stung apparently hurts like heck. I wear boots to work even though they are hot, but then we have rattlesnakes too.- I have read that scorpions can be located at night with a black light. I have not tried this, but apparently they "glow" in blacklight.
- Live births is correct, they do not lay eggs.
- Besides chickens, I am told peacocks will keep their numbers down.
- A can of Raid will only make them mad...lol.
- This past year we cleared much debris, such as old piles of lumber, and general junk from around the buildings. We also went on a serious spraying program.
- This has helped a lot, only two so far this year. The spraying has helped to clear out other insects that might be food, such as crickets and cockroaches.
- Clearing debris I think has been the most help, chased them away from the buildings. Removing places for them to hide and nest.
- I read they actually can live 12 to 15 years. Judging by the size of some we have found, I can believe that.
- I have never found one in a bathtub, shower, or sink. I do not know why they come inside, but I almost always find them smack dab in the middle of a room.
- I poked a broom at one and he acturally grabbed the bristles with his pinchers. Very aggressive. I tossed him fifty feet with the broom...lol. The I whacked him until dead. As long as they stay out in the desert they're OK with me, it's their territory, but when they come in the building they are mine!
- Personally, I am glad they are so big, the smaller ones are harder to see, our variety is sort of transparent yellow.
- Of course, this is just my experience, all I can say is watch where you step, and ALWAYS check your shoes.
Well, I hope this post helps those of you in rural locations..or Arizona apparently. :o)Happy Homemaking!
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He led you through the vast and dreadful desert, that thirsty and waterless land, with its venomous snakes and scorpions. He brought you water out of hard rock.
Deuteronomy 8:15
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