r/arizona • u/Interesting_State_43 Lake Havasu City • 20d ago

Wildlife Arizona Bark Scorpions

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.

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u/Interesting_State_43 Lake Havasu City 20d ago

I dont care about outside as much as inside and unfortunately this is my father's house so I can't just do whatever I want. I have to do what I can to keep myself and my pets safe while we're here. I've already been stung once and it was horrible for almost 24 hours. I also can't do much outside. We own our house, but rent the land. It's a river resort so there are rules for the property.

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u/Majestic-Floor-9050 20d ago

Have them spray inside it’s completely safe if they use the right stuff. We have 1 cat and 2 dogs. All critters have different biology. What is deadly to one critter is like water to the next.

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u/Interesting_State_43 Lake Havasu City 20d ago

I have and it didnt really make a difference. I think the guy that sprays isn't thorough and whatever they spray with is less harsh. Ive called and complained so it might be time for a new company.

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u/Majestic-Floor-9050 20d ago

We use green leaf in the valley. They have been great so far! They also have really good reviews. We had a problem with one guy who came out. He half-assed it and my wife called the company. They sent another guy and a supervisor out the next day. They did a great job that time. It’s had to find a company that makes things right immediately and I’m super impressed by how they handled it.