Pest Control for Baby Scorpions

Pest Control for Baby Scorpions: What Arizona Homeowners Need to Know

Scorpions are a common concern for Arizona residents—but what many homeowners don’t realize is that baby scorpions can be just as problematic as adults, and in some cases, even harder to detect. If you’ve spotted one or two tiny, pale scorpions crawling across your floor, it’s likely not an isolated incident—it’s a sign of a larger scorpion problem brewing in or around your home.

At Budget Brothers Termite & Pest, we understand the unique challenges of pest control for baby scorpions, especially in areas like Phoenix, Scottsdale, Peoria, Glendale, Mesa, and Paradise Valley, where scorpion populations thrive. Here’s what you need to know—and how to protect your family and home.

What Do Baby Scorpions Look Like?

Baby scorpions, also known as scorplings, look very similar to adults—but much smaller and often lighter in color, sometimes nearly translucent. They typically range in size from ½ inch to 1 inch long.

These young scorpions are:

• Born alive and carried on their mother’s back for up to two weeks
• Able to sting and hunt just like adults
• Often found indoors as they wander from their nesting site

If you’re seeing baby scorpions, there’s a good chance an adult female has given birth nearby—and that means you’re dealing with more than just a one-time visitor.

Why Baby Scorpions Are a Sign of a Bigger Problem

Scorpions don’t reproduce rapidly like insects, but when they do, they typically give birth to 25–35 babies at a time. So if you’ve seen one or two baby scorpions in your home, it’s likely that more are nearby—or will be soon.

Common causes of baby scorpion activity include:

• An untreated adult scorpion population around the property
• Entry points in your home like baseboard gaps, weep holes, or poorly sealed doors
• Moisture-rich environments like bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry rooms
• Hidden harborage areas like wood piles, block fences, and garage corners

The presence of baby scorpions often means a nest is close by, and without targeted treatment, the problem will only grow over time.

Where Baby Scorpions Hide in Arizona Homes

Scorplings are small, quiet, and nocturnal, making them incredibly difficult to detect. Some of the most common indoor hiding spots include:

• Behind baseboards or under carpeting
• Inside shoes, laundry, or folded towels
• Under sinks and behind toilets
• In garages and around stored boxes
• In wall voids and attic spaces

Outdoors, they tend to hide in:

• Cinder block fences
• Rock landscaping and mulch beds
• Under tree bark or loose stones
• Irrigation boxes and garden decor

Because of their size and behavior, professional detection and treatment is often required to fully eliminate the issue.

How to Prevent Baby Scorpions in Your Home

The best pest control for baby scorpions starts with prevention. Here are a few steps you can take to reduce your risk:

🛠️ Seal Entry Points – Caulk cracks around windows, doors, and the foundation. Install door sweeps and seal weep holes with mesh.

💡 Use Yellow Outdoor Lighting – Standard lights attract bugs, which attract scorpions. Swap to bug lights or sodium vapor bulbs to reduce activity.

🌿 Eliminate Harborage Areas – Remove debris, trim overgrown bushes, and keep landscaping tidy and dry.

💧 Reduce Moisture – Fix leaky hoses, irrigation systems, or any other water sources that could attract scorpions and their prey.

🧽 Keep Your Home Clean & Clutter-Free – Less clutter = fewer hiding spots.

Why Professional Pest Control Is Essential for Baby Scorpions

DIY sprays and home remedies rarely work for scorpions—especially for young scorpions hiding deep in cracks or wall voids. At Budget Brothers Termite & Pest, our scorpion control process is designed specifically for Arizona homes and climate conditions.

We provide:

✅ Detailed inspections to locate nests and entry points

✅ Targeted treatments using products that remain effective long after application

✅ Barrier applications around the home’s foundation and hot zones

✅ Ongoing pest control services that break the scorpion food chain by eliminating other insects they prey on

Scorpion control isn’t just about killing what you see—it’s about treating the root of the problem so they don’t keep coming back.

Call Budget Brothers Today for Baby Scorpion Pest Control

If you’re spotting baby scorpions in or around your home, don’t ignore it—it’s likely just the tip of the infestation. Let the professionals at Budget Brothers Termite & Pest help you take back control with our proven scorpion pest control services, tailored for Phoenix-area homes.

📞 Call us now at 602-493-7555
📧 Or email us at office@budgetbrotherstermite.com to schedule your inspection or get a quote.

We’ll help you make sure your home stays scorpion-free—starting with the babies.