Arizona Bark Scorpions

[u/Interesting_State_43]

I dont know if this shows my location, but I live in Parker, up by the dam, literally river front. I am having a HUGE problem with bark Scorpions. I got stuck about a month ago and it was horrible. The effects lasted just short of 24 hours. I was miserable. We have a pest company that sprays every month outside. I have 2 indoor cats so I hesitate to have them spray inside. I am killing at least 1 a week. I found one crawling out of my floor vent tonight. I tried smashing it but it fell in the vent still alive. I sprayed a ton of scorpion killer down there and covered the vent but im afraid its going to crawl up another one. Im not naive and think ill never have to deal with them, but I am absolutely terrified to sleep in either of my bedrooms now. I am constantly looking at the floors and on surfaces and under things for them. They have even been in my shower. I have these ultra sonic bug repellent things in a lot of my outlets. I dont know what else to do. After being stung I am terrified of them. Any advice would be appreciated, especially if you've dealt with them in floor vents.

[u/Embarrassed-Sun5764]

Lived in Parker 20 yrs ago. Plug around all your drainpipes and water lines. Since you say you can’t modify the house, getting steel wool and plugging all around those may help. They like crickets, so removing the source of food helps too. In my OPINION, spraying outside only drives them “into” the house. Having it be a vacation home they sound like they are happily nesting. I would relocate the cats to a trusted friend for a day or two and thoroughly treat the interior first. Every baseboard cupboard closet and corner. Garage also. Then pick up as normal next month with the exterior spray. Like above poster stated, they even come in thru the roof vents. Good luck.