Scorpion Control in Boerne
Protecting Pets and Children from Unwanted Encounters
In Boerne and the surrounding Hill Country, finding a scorpion inside your home is an unsettling experience that no homeowner wants to face. Whether it is spotting one in a bathtub, shaking one out of a shoe, or seeing that distinct silhouette scurry across the floor at night, the presence of these pests creates immediate concern for the safety of your family and pets. Because scorpions are masters at squeezing through the tiniest cracks to escape the Texas heat, a single sighting often indicates a larger population hiding just out of view.
At Covenant Pest Control, we take scorpion control seriously because we live here too. We know that the rocky terrain of our area is the perfect habitat for the Striped Bark Scorpion, and we understand the stress seeing them can cause. Our family-owned company utilizes over 20 years of experience to implement targeted strategies that keep these stinging pests out of your living space. We are dedicated to protecting your home with the same pet-friendly and effective methods we use to protect our own families.
Call us today at (830) 320-4002, or contact us online to schedule your free inspection.
Signs You Need Professional Scorpion Control
Scorpions are nocturnal and notoriously elusive, which means you might have a problem long before you see one out in the open. They prefer dark, cool environments and will often stay hidden in wall voids or attics during the day, emerging only at night to hunt. Recognizing the subtle indicators of activity is crucial for catching an infestation early and minimizing the risk of a painful sting.
Here are key signs that scorpions may be establishing themselves on your property:
- Sightings at Night: If you spot a scorpion in your home or garage after dark, it is a strong indication that entry points are open and active foraging is happening inside.
- Presence of Food Sources: Scorpions feed on other insects, particularly crickets and roaches. If you are noticing a high number of these "prey" pests, scorpions are likely following the food supply into your home.
- Finding Them in Damp Areas: Scorpions seek moisture. Finding them in sinks, tubs, or near plumbing fixtures often means they are dehydrated and moving deeper into the home for water.
- Shed Exoskeletons: Like other arachnids, scorpions molt as they grow. Finding semitransparent scorpion skins in attics, closets, or garages is a definitive sign of a growing population.
Our Scorpion Control Process
At Covenant Pest Control, our approach to scorpion control is comprehensive, focusing not just on elimination but on long-term prevention. We know that simply spraying the baseboards is rarely enough to stop these resilient pests. Our process begins with a thorough inspection of your property to identify the specific environmental factors—such as rock piles, mulch beds, or unsealed weep holes—that are attracting scorpions to your home.
We tackle the issue from the outside in:
- Perimeter Protection: We create a robust barrier around your home’s foundation using specialized products designed to repel scorpions and break down their resistance.
- Harborage Reduction: We help you identify and reduce hiding spots in your yard, such as woodpiles and debris, pushing the scorpion population away from your structure.
- Entry Point Exclusion: Our team points out vulnerable areas like gaps under doors or around pipe penetrations, advising on the best ways to seal them off.
- Interior Safety: If scorpions have breached your home, we use family-safe treatments in key hiding areas like attics and entryways to eliminate the immediate threat without endangering your loved ones.
Why Choose Covenant Pest Control?
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Eco-Friendly Options
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Family Owned & Operated
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Customer Care Focused
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Over 20 Years of Experience
Why Choose Us for Scorpion Control in Boerne
We are not just a service provider; we are your neighbors. We understand the unique challenges of living in the Hill Country, where nature often tries to move indoors. Covenant Pest Control was built on the values of trust, community, and exceptional service. When you trust us with your home, you are choosing a team that treats you like family.
- Local Specialists: We have specific expertise in dealing with the Striped Bark Scorpions common to Boerne and the surrounding areas.
- Safety Focused: We strictly use pet and family-friendly products, ensuring your loved ones are safe while we deal with the pests.
- Continuous Education: Our technicians undergo weekly training to stay at the forefront of the most effective and safe pest control methods.
- Guaranteed Results: We stand behind our service. If pests return between scheduled visits, we provide free re-services to make it right.
- Family Values: As a family-owned and operated business, we prioritize building lifelong relationships with our customers through honesty and care.
We are here to provide service that is set apart, ensuring your home remains a sanctuary.
Call us today at (830) 320-4002, or contact us online to keep your family safe from stings.
Prevention Tips: Making Your Home Less Attractive
While our treatments provide a strong defense, there are simple habits you can adopt to lower the risk of scorpions entering your home. By making your property less hospitable to them, you can significantly reduce the likelihood of an encounter.
- Seal Weep Holes: Scorpions often enter through the weep holes in brick and stone veneers. Installing mesh covers allows the house to breathe while blocking entry.
- Manage Outdoor Lighting: Scorpions are attracted to the insects that fly around porch lights. Turn off outdoor lights at night or switch to yellow bulbs to reduce the food supply near your doors.
- Check Your Shoes: A simple but effective habit in Texas is to always shake out shoes, boots, and clothes that have been on the floor before putting them on.
- Clear the Perimeter: Keep a "dry zone" around your foundation by removing heavy mulch, rocks, and woodpiles where scorpions love to hide during the day.
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What do cockroaches eat?
Cockroaches feed on both plants and animals. They will feast on almost anything but especially like sugary foods, grease and fat, starches, and meat products.
They will even eat glue, book bindings, and human hair.
Cockroaches are attracted to decaying plants, rotting trash, compost piles, dog droppings, and cat litter. These unwanted pests are known as the sanitation workers of the animal kingdom. The worse something smells, the more attracted the cockroaches are.
Keeping your home and yard clear of debris and utilizing pest control will help eliminate these pesky critters.
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Lifecycle of a Cockroach
Cockroaches go through 3 stages of life: egg, nymph, and adult. Females produce one egg sac each month for ten months. Each sac contains on average 16 eggs. The female cockroach will carry an egg case for several days and will then place it in a safe, damp place.
On average cockroaches live 6 to 15 months depending on the species, moisture, and temperature.
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Am I legally obligated to do a new construction treatment?Yes. Here in Texas, it is legally mandated for all new wood constructions to incorporate termite preventive measures. This is not just the case in Texas but in the majority of the country. At least 34 states require some kind of termite treatment for all new wood constructions, and most of these states are in the southern half of the country, where most termite problems occur.
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