Found a Scorpion in the House? How to Remove Scorpions in Gilbert Tonight and Keep More From Getting In

If you found a scorpion in the house in Gilbert, the first job is simple: keep kids and pets away, remove that one scorpion safely, and then figure out where it came in so you can remove scorpions from the source, not just the one on the floor. One scorpion inside usually means there are more living in your block walls and yard. Peterson Pest Management is based in Gilbert, where bark scorpions are our most common call, and this is the plan we would give a neighbor.

Tonight: deal with the one you found

• Keep kids and pets back. Bark scorpions are small and quick, so keep everyone clear until it is handled.
• Wear shoes. Scorpions hide in dark spots on the floor.
• Trap it rather than chase it. A wide glass jar or plastic cup placed over it, then a stiff piece of card slid underneath, keeps your hands away. A long-handled tool works too.
• Do not grab it with your hand, even in a glove.
• Note where it was. Room, wall, floor or ceiling, and roughly what time.

A can of spray on one scorpion does nothing about the population that sent it.

Tonight: make the bedrooms safer

• Pull beds a few inches away from the wall.
• Keep bedding and blankets off the floor.
• Shake out shoes, clothes and towels left on the floor before using them.
• Check the crib or kids' beds if you found it in a bedroom.

If someone gets stung

A bark scorpion sting is painful for anyone, and it can be medically significant for small children, older adults or anyone who has a strong reaction. If someone stung has trouble breathing, severe swelling or symptoms that concern you, treat it as a medical situation and seek care.

Tomorrow: figure out where it came in

Gilbert is full of newer neighborhoods with block walls between every lot, and bark scorpions live in those walls, under landscaping rock and in gaps around the foundation. From the wall, it is a short trip through a weep hole or a gap around a door or window into the house.

Check these near where you found it:

• Exterior doors, especially worn door sweeps and gaps at the threshold
• The door from the garage to the house
• Gaps around plumbing under sinks and where lines come through walls
• Windows and screens that do not close tight
• Weep holes in the block wall nearest that side of the house

Tomorrow night: take a look outside

Bark scorpions glow blue-green under UV light. A blacklight flashlight after dark is a simple way to see what is on your block wall, patio and landscaping. Seeing several on the wall tells you the one inside was not alone. Pay attention to irrigation boxes, pool equipment, rock beds and woodpiles, since moisture and cover draw scorpions in.

Why one inside usually means more outside

Scorpions come inside looking for water and cooler ground, and they come from a population living close by. Cooler fall nights may mean fewer sightings, but the scorpions living in the wall are still there. Treating the interior, the exterior perimeter and the yard and block walls together is what changes how many get inside.

When to call

Call if you are finding scorpions inside more than once, if you see several on the wall with a blacklight, or if you have small children or pets and want activity brought down. A Peterson visit covers the interior, the exterior perimeter and the yard and block walls in one visit, planned around who lives in the house. Our technicians tell you where the scorpions are coming from and which entry points are worth sealing.

You can book a single treatment as a reset or set up a recurring schedule. There is no pressure either way.

Scorpion in the house FAQ

Does one scorpion inside mean an infestation?

Not always, but it usually means a population is living close by, most often in the block walls and yard.

Should I spray where I found it?

A spot spray only reaches the surface where the scorpion was seen and does not touch the population in the wall.

Do door sweeps really help?

Yes, alongside treatment. Sealing obvious entry points reduces how many make it inside between visits.

Can I check for more myself?

Yes. Use a blacklight flashlight after dark on your block walls and patio.

Scorpion help in Gilbert

See our Gilbert pest control page and scorpion control, or contact our team to set up a visit.