Living Near Open Desert
Natural desert is home base for scorpions, spiders, and many beetles and crickets. When it is hot and dry, those critters move toward the nearest source of shade and water, which is often your yard.
Homes on the edge of a neighborhood or next to undeveloped lots tend to feel this the most. The back wall and side yards become the front line.
The good news is that desert pests are predictable. They follow the same routes along walls, under gates, and into garages. Once you know those routes, you can block them.
Building a Barrier That Holds
A good barrier is not a single spray line. We treat the base of block walls, the gaps where gates meet posts, the edges of rock beds, and eaves where spiders build. Garages get special attention because scorpions slip right under worn door seals.
We also point out entry points you can fix yourself, like torn weatherstripping or gaps around hose bibs. Small repairs go a long way.
- Block wall and gate treatment
- Eave and window frame spider work
- Garage door seal inspection
- Black Light Scorpion Service available
Alterra Pest Control From People Who Care
We have been serving the East Valley and greater Phoenix since 2016, and we still treat each home like it is our first customer. Our technicians are never racing the clock, and if something shows up between visits, we return for free.
Our pet friendly, eco-friendly products are safe for kids and pets once applied, so the backyard stays usable. Same or next-day service is our standard, which matters when you just found a scorpion in the laundry room.
Pest control services in Alterra
Scorpion control in Alterra
Barrier treatments where bark scorpions hide and travel.
Learn moreSpider control in Alterra
Web removal and treatment for black widows and more.
Learn moreBlacklight scorpion service in Alterra
Night visits that find and remove scorpions you cannot see by day.
Learn moreWasp and hornet control in Alterra
Nest removal around eaves, patios and play areas.
Learn moreFrequently asked questions
Can you get rid of scorpions for good?
No company can promise zero scorpions in Arizona, but regular treatment plus sealing entry points makes a big difference. Most customers see far fewer of them over time. Our Black Light Scorpion Service can also help by removing scorpions directly at night.
Will you come back if I see spiders after a visit?
Yes. Any time pests show up between scheduled visits, the follow-up trip costs you nothing. Just give us a call.
Do you handle bees or wasps?
Yes. We treat for bees and wasps, which sometimes build in eaves, block walls, and irrigation boxes around Maricopa homes. Please do not try to remove an active hive yourself, since Africanized bees can be aggressive.
