Professional Scorpion Control & Exclusion Services in Tucson

If you’ve spotted a scorpion crawling across your floor or hiding in the garage, you’re not alone and you’re not overreacting. Rigo Pest Prevention has protected Tucson families from scorpion infestations for over 17 years. We know where they hide, how they get in, and most importantly, how to get them out and keep them out.

Why Scorpions Thrive in Tucson

Our desert climate’s rocky soil, warm nights, and monsoon moisture creates the ideal breeding ground for scorpions. Pair that with Tucson’s signature block walls, decorative stone landscaping, and countless micro-cracks in aging stucco, and you’ve got prime scorpion real estate.

One scorpion is rarely just one. They’re nocturnal, silent, and like to hide in cool, dark places. If you see one, chances are its family is nearby—lurking behind walls, under baseboards, or inside garages. The Arizona bark scorpion, in particular, can squeeze through openings no thicker than a credit card.

Meet Tucson’s Most Common Scorpions

Arizona Bark Scorpion: Small, light-colored, and venomous. This is the most medically dangerous scorpion in North America. Often found inside homes, it climbs walls and ceilings and is active at night.

Desert Hairy Scorpion: The largest species in Arizona, it looks intimidating but is less toxic. Prefers to stay outdoors, especially under rocks and woodpiles.

Striped Tail Scorpion: More of a yard-dweller, this striped pest is often found in garages, sheds, or crawl spaces.

Quick Scorpion ID Guide:

• Bark: 2–3 inches, tan, thin pincers
• Hairy: up to 5 inches, yellowish with thick hairs
• Striped: shorter, with visible dark bands
  

Not sure which one you’ve seen? Snap a photo and give us a call. We’ll help identify it and let you know if it’s time to act.

How Rigo Pest Prevention Handles Scorpion Infestations

Our Three-Step Process: Inspect, Treat, Protect

1. Inspect: We begin with a detailed inspection, inside and out. We focus on hot zones—baseboards, exterior walls, garages, eaves, and rock features.
2. Treat: We apply targeted products that are pet-safe and family-safe. This includes barrier sprays, crack dusting, and baiting for scorpion prey like crickets and roaches.
3. Protect: We’ll seal access points, recommend structural improvements, and offer regular perimeter service to maintain your barrier.

We’re not just spraying and hoping. With over 40 years of combined experience in Arizona pest control, our technicians know Tucson homes inside and out.

Why DIY Scorpion Pest Control Usually Fails

Store-bought sprays might offer short-term relief, but they rarely get to the root of the problem. Glue traps can confirm you have an issue, but they won’t fix it. Most DIY methods miss nesting areas, ignore the full scope of the infestation, and fail to prevent new scorpions from returning. Real scorpion extermination and exclusion in Tucson takes professional expertise and the right tools.

What You Can Do Between Visits

Scorpion Prevention Tips for Tucson Homeowners

• Seal gaps around doors, windows, and pipes
• Add door sweeps and weather stripping
• Keep firewood, bricks, and yard debris away from the house
• Use yellow bulbs outside to avoid attracting insects
• Limit moisture near your home’s foundation

What Not to Do

• Don’t rely on random bug sprays, as they rarely affect scorpions
• Don’t skip sealing gaps or removing clutter
• Don’t assume one scorpion means it’s over
  

You can’t control everything, but these small steps make a big difference between service visits.