Why Scorpions Love Castlegate Yards
Arizona bark scorpions spend hot days tucked into tight, cool places. Block walls have plenty of them, especially under wall caps and in mortar gaps. Decorative rock stays cooler underneath, and irrigation brings the insects scorpions eat.
At night, they come out to hunt. Bark scorpions are excellent climbers, so they can travel up stucco and into eaves, or slip under doors with worn sweeps. Many homeowners find them in bathrooms, closets, and laundry rooms.
If you have seen one inside, chances are there are more around the property.
Castlegate Pest Control That Targets Scorpions
Our scorpion approach is layered. We treat wall bases and caps, rock beds, garage edges, door thresholds, and eaves. We also treat for crickets, roaches, and other insects, which cuts down the scorpions' food supply.
For heavier activity, our Black Light Scorpion Service is a big help. Scorpions glow under UV light, so our technicians can find and remove them directly after dark.
Since our technicians earn a day rate instead of a per-stop rate, nobody hurries. That matters when the job is checking every gap along a long block wall.
- Block wall and cap treatment
- Rock bed and garage edge focus
- Insect treatment to remove food sources
- After-dark black light hunting
Simple Ways to Keep Scorpions Out
Install weatherstripping on doors, especially between the garage and house. Move beds and cribs slightly away from walls. Shake out shoes, clothes, and towels. Keep rock and woodpiles away from the foundation. Each one closes a door scorpions would otherwise use.
Castlegate pest control from Green Magic covers the rest of the regulars too, including ants, spiders, and roaches, so one plan protects the whole home.
Pest control services in Castlegate
Scorpion control in Castlegate
Barrier treatments where bark scorpions hide and travel.
Learn moreBlacklight scorpion service in Castlegate
Night visits that find and remove scorpions you cannot see by day.
Learn moreCricket control in Castlegate
Fewer crickets means fewer scorpions feeding on them.
Learn moreSpider control in Castlegate
Web removal and treatment for black widows and more.
Learn moreFrequently asked questions
What is the most common scorpion in San Tan Valley?
The Arizona bark scorpion is the most common scorpion found around homes in the Phoenix area. It is a strong climber and often hides in walls and rock. Females and young are often found in the same hiding spots, so treating those spots matters.
How does black light scorpion service work?
Scorpions glow under ultraviolet light. Our technicians search your property at night with black lights to find and remove them directly. It is one of the most direct ways to lower scorpion numbers around a home.
Are your products safe for pets?
Yes. Everything we use is pet friendly and eco-friendly, and it is safe once dry. We can tell you exactly where we treated, and pets can return to the yard once it dries.
