Scorpion Control & Scorpion Extermination Services

Scorpion control in North Georgia is essential for homeowners who want to keep these ancient, armored arachnids out of their living spaces. While scorpions like the Southern Devil may not be lethal, their painful stings and intimidating appearance make them unwelcome guests. At Southern Pest Management, we provide reliable scorpion control services designed to eliminate current infestations and prevent future ones. If you’re seeing scorpions inside your home, don’t wait—our expert team is ready to help with fast, effective solutions.

Scorpions are easily identified by their signature form: two powerful pinchers, a compact body with eight legs, and a curved tail tipped with a venomous stinger. The most common species we see across North Georgia—including Alpharetta, Cumming, Dawsonville, and Johns Creek—is the Southern Devil Scorpion, a uniformly dark species that typically hides in crawl spaces, basements, or woodpiles. In southern parts of the state, the Striped Bark Scorpion may also appear. No matter where you’re located, our local team is equipped to handle any scorpion issue with expert care.

SCORPION CONTROL METHODS

Finding a scorpion in sink or bathtub, is common because once they fall in they have difficulty in getting out.  Our native scorpions are small up to 1 inch in length.

To successfully control indoor scorpions, it’s essential to manage the scorpions outside the home. As a part of our inspection, we point out the habitat modifications that need your attention, reducing the number of outdoor hiding places for scorpions is important.  This might include the removal of debris such as loose rocks, wood, trash, and other unnecessary things from the backyard and around the home.  It’s also beneficial to keep the grass mowed short and all shrubbery nicely pruned.  In addition to those measures, we inspect the outside of your home to determine what needs to be sealed on the outside of your home to help prevent pests from entering.  All of our pest control solutions involve the integrated pest management approach where we combine the ethical application of pesticides with a common-sense stance on prevention and habitat controls.

Q) What types of scorpions are most common in Georgia homes?

A) The most common is the Southern Devil Scorpion, which hides in dark, damp places like basements, crawl spaces, and under firewood or debris. They’re venomous but rarely dangerous to healthy adults.

Q) How do I know if I have a scorpion infestation in my Alpharetta home?

A) Seeing one scorpion indoors may mean more are nearby. Common signs include shed exoskeletons, scorpions under rocks or siding, and nighttime sightings since they’re nocturnal.

Q) Are scorpions dangerous to people or pets?

A) Scorpion stings are painful and can cause swelling, numbness, or allergic reactions. While rarely life-threatening, pets and sensitive individuals may experience more severe symptoms.

Q) What attracts scorpions into homes?

A) Scorpions enter homes seeking shelter, moisture, and prey like spiders or insects. Gaps around doors, vents, weep holes, and foundation cracks are common entry points.

Q) What should I do if I find a scorpion in my house?

A) Don’t try to handle it. Safely trap it if possible and call a professional pest control company that offers targeted scorpion extermination treatments to eliminate the problem at the source.

Q) Can pest control get rid of scorpions completely?

A) Yes. A licensed pest control company uses scorpion-specific products, applies residual insecticides in hiding areas, and provides exclusion work to block future entry.

Q) Why are scorpions showing up more often in Johns Creek this year?

A) Warm weather, recent construction, and increased rainfall can all stir up scorpion activity. In Johns Creek, scorpions are often flushed out of mulch beds, rock walls, and old wood piles.

Q) How do I prevent scorpions from entering my home?

A) Seal all cracks and gaps, install door sweeps, reduce outdoor clutter, and use routine pest control to eliminate their food sources like crickets and spiders.

Q) Is DIY scorpion control effective?

A) DIY sprays might kill a few, but most scorpions hide deep in walls or under insulation. Professional scorpion control services are the most reliable way to remove infestations.

Q) Are scorpion treatments safe for kids and pets?

A) Yes. When applied by professionals, EPA-approved scorpion control products are safe once dry. Your technician will provide specific re-entry instructions after treatment.