All the scorpion facts and myths you need to know

We create explanations for situations and things we can’t explain. The term “myth” implies something is untrue. A “fact” is backed by examples, research data, or science. If it’s on Facebook, you know it’s true (not).

We have scorpion facts and myths to understand and/or justify our fears.

6 SCORPION FACTS AND MYTHS

Fact:

1. Scorpions can go 1 year without food. They can also live underwater for 2 days. This may be proof scorpions and crocodiles – another scary creature – are related. Crocodiles can go 3 years without food. They just choose not to.
2. Scorpions prefer warm weather. So we have more scorpion activity in Maricopa County spring through fall. Here’s another fact: Because we live in Arizona, we have scorpions everywhere. Inside homes and shoes; outside in yards and on building exteriors.
3. Scorpions will live forever because they already have. Scorpions were here before dinosaurs.
4. The most dangerous scorpions live in Arizona. Bark scorpions can cause fatal injuries to small people and pets.
5. There are 1,500 species of scorpions. But scientists suspect there could be 1,000 more.
6. You can freeze a scorpion and it won’t die. Scientists keep trying, too. They can live as long as 25 more years after being thawed.

Myth:

1. Scorpion stings leave a mark. Even medical professionals sometimes can’t tell where the injury occurred.
2. Scorpions bite. They don’t have teeth. They have pinchers and a stinger.
3. Scorpions will aggressively pursue humans. Scorpions will avoid humans. They never attack people; they usually fall on you or hide in a pile of laundry. When you react; they sting.
4. They’re more afraid of you than you are of them. That’s not true. Scorpions are fearless.
5. You will die from a scorpion sting. No, you won’t, unless it’s a bark scorpion. Even then, it’s rare. But bark scorpions are extremely dangerous to chronically ill people, babies, pets, and elderly.
6. Scorpions can climb any surface. Not anymore. Today, “people who live in glass houses” don’t have scorpions.
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   • Budget Brothers Scorpion Repel has an invisible, glass-like finish. You won’t know it’s there, but scorpions will.
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   • Budget Brothers Scorpion Repel is the only 100% effective way to prevent scorpions.

ONE IMPORTANT TRUTH ABOUT SCORPION PROBLEMS IN PHOENIX AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES

Here’s a proven fact about scorpions: Budget Brothers Termite & Pest Elimination has the only treatment that prevents scorpions. Forever. It’s so new, we can’t swear that “forever” is a fact just yet. So we put our guarantee at 5 years. We’re positive it will last much, much longer.

Some scorpion notions are funny and some are scary. But some are factual. Budget Brothers Scorpion Repel’s effectiveness is a fact.

Let us know if you have any questions about scorpion facts and myths. Contact Budget Brothers Termite & Pest Elimination for no-hassle, over-the-phone quotes about scorpion removal and prevention for your Arizona home.