Prevent Scorpion Hibernation in Your Home
Scorpions are highly adaptable arachnids, so they don't just die off or disappear during the winter. But since they don't like the cold weather, they will look for a way to get inside people's homes to hibernate.
They are quite resourceful and can find their way inside through even the smallest cracks. To avoid running into a scorpion in the home, here are a few preventative measures to consider before the winter comes.
Keep the grass mowed
Cutting the grass around a home can be a practical way to eliminate the possibility of a scorpion getting inside. If the grass is cut low, then it's easier to notice a scorpion in the first place.
Also, pruning the bushes in the yard and trimming overhanging branches will ensure that scorpions won't have a path to the roof or upper floor windows.
Keep the garbage containers above ground
Scorpions can be reclusive and will hide under the garbage containers that sit on the ground. To avoid being startled by a scorpion when throwing out the trash, place the container on a slightly above-ground platform. This will make one of their favorite hiding places into less desirable location.
Leave the firewood outside
On some days, it might get a bit too cold outside, and throwing a few logs in the fireplace will be necessary to keep it warm inside. But if the firewood has been inside for weeks or months, don't be alarmed if a scorpion has crept behind the logs and made a home.
Wood is an ideal place to hibernate. Stacking the logs outside, if possible, is a much better and safer location.
Install weather-stripping
After inspecting all the cabinets in the home and all other places where scorpions might choose to hibernate, consider installing weather stripping in every room.
Sealing openings such as doors, windows, and even pet doors, will reduce the chances a scorpion will enter a home during the wintertime.
Install and maintaining window screens
In a temperate area where bugs and other pests are present all year round, window screens may already a regular part of the home. The house's doors and windows may be kept open sometimes, and that's when the scorpions could invade.
If there are windows screens installed in a home year-round, ensure no tears or other damages. If they aren't already in place, screens should be installed. winterrrrr
Call pest control
If there are scorpions inside the home, it's best to call professionals for help. While most scorpions aren't dangerous to adults, they could potentially cause significant harm to children.
If a home is not adequately secured from scorpion hibernation, hiring a professional company to inspect and then scorpion-proof the house can offer peace of mind.
Don't let the scorpions be a winter surprise
Scorpions are nocturnal animals, which means there's little chance to see them during the day. That doesn't mean they haven't already successfully hidden inside the home. But with a bit of effort and planning, it's possible to prevent them from spending the winter inside.
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