The striped bark scorpion is the one scorpion Houston-area homeowners actually encounter, turning up in garages, bathrooms, and closets as it hunts prey and seeks shelter, especially in newer subdivisions and drier suburbs west of the city. Sasquatch Pest Control removes them and seals them out with thorough, family- and pet-conscious treatments, all backed by our 100% service guarantee and no long-term contracts.

How to Identify Scorpions

The striped bark scorpion (Centruroides vittatus) is the common Texas species and the one found around Houston. Adults are about 2 to 2.5 inches long, pale yellowish-tan, with two broad dark stripes running down the back and slender pincers and tail. Like all scorpions, they have eight legs, a pair of grasping pedipalps, and a segmented tail tipped with a stinger, and their exoskeleton glows a bright blue-green under ultraviolet light. They are nocturnal and hide by day under bark, rocks, woodpiles, landscape timbers, and indoors in shoes, closets, and bath areas.

Signs of a Scorpion Problem

Because scorpions are secretive and nocturnal, the most common sign is simply encountering one, often in a bathroom, garage, closet, or tucked inside a shoe or folded laundry. A reliable way to detect them is to scan at night with a UV blacklight, under which they glow vividly and are easy to spot along baseboards, foundations, and landscaping. Finding scorpions indoors frequently signals a supply of prey insects such as crickets, roaches, and spiders, along with cracks and gaps that let them wander inside.

How Sasquatch Treats Scorpions in the Houston Area

Your Sasquatch technician performs a detailed inspection, often including UV detection, to locate scorpions and the harborage and prey insects supporting them. We treat interior cracks, voids, garages, and bath areas, apply a targeted exterior perimeter barrier around the foundation, weep holes, and entry points, and reduce the insect populations scorpions feed on. We also identify and help seal gaps that allow entry, and return for follow-up as needed, with every service backed by our 100% guarantee, so if scorpions return between scheduled visits, we come back at no additional cost.

How to Prevent Scorpions

Exclusion is key with scorpions: seal foundation cracks, gaps around plumbing and utility lines, and worn weatherstripping, and install tight-fitting door sweeps. Move woodpiles, stones, and debris away from the house, keep mulch pulled back from the foundation, and trim vegetation touching the walls. Control the crickets, roaches, and other insects scorpions eat, reduce moisture from leaks and drainage issues, and shake out shoes, gloves, and stored clothing that have sat undisturbed, since scorpions favor those hiding spots.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Texas bark scorpions in Houston dangerous?

A striped bark scorpion sting is painful, like a bee or wasp sting, with localized pain, swelling, and numbness, but it is rarely medically serious for healthy adults. Reactions can be stronger in children, the elderly, or those with allergies, who should seek medical care.

How do scorpions get into my house?

Scorpions squeeze through tiny gaps around doors, foundation cracks, weep holes, and utility penetrations while hunting insects at night. They also hitchhike in on firewood, boxes, and potted plants, then hide in dark, undisturbed spots indoors.

Why do scorpions glow under a blacklight?

Compounds in a scorpion cuticle fluoresce under ultraviolet light, making them glow bright blue-green. This makes a UV flashlight a very effective tool for locating them at night, and we often use it during inspections to find and treat harborage.

How can I keep from getting stung at home?

Shake out shoes, gloves, and clothing that have been left undisturbed, avoid reaching blindly into dark spaces or under stored items, and wear shoes in the garage at night. Sealing entry points and reducing prey insects, as we do, lowers the risk long term.

How much does scorpion treatment cost in Houston?

Cost depends on your home size, the severity of the activity, and the amount of exterior harborage and entry points around the property. We provide a free, no-obligation upfront quote with no contracts, so you know the price before any work begins.