Arizona homeowner resource
Arizona Scorpion Entry-Point Checklist
Use this one-page checklist to record what you see, reduce common shelter and access conditions when it is safe to do so, and prepare questions for a qualified professional. It does not identify a scorpion, diagnose an infestation, or replace an inspection.
AZ Pest Shield provides education and collects quote requests. Independent service provider(s) perform any inspection or treatment; availability, scope, pricing, and timing must be confirmed directly with the provider.
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Observe before you act
- Record the date, time, and place of each sighting. A sighting is an observation, not a confirmed species or entry route.
- Keep children and pets away from the area, and do not handle a scorpion or try to collect one for identification.
- From a safe position, note nearby door thresholds, garage seals, screens, vents, utility openings, and wall or slab gaps.
- If activity changes after warm weather or summer monsoon conditions, add that timing to your notes. University of Arizona guidance says some homes near rivers and arroyos can see an influx during summer monsoons.
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Reduce likely shelter and access
- Keep door sweeps, window screens, and weather seals in good condition when they need repair or replacement.
- Reduce loose boards, woodpiles, rocks, plant debris, and other clutter immediately beside the structure when it can be done safely.
- Keep bushes and overhanging branches trimmed away from the structure, and bring only the firewood you need indoors at a time.
- Do not block required drainage, ventilation, or utility access while addressing a gap. Ask a qualified professional about repairs that affect the building envelope.
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Use an IPM and safety lens
- Start with monitoring, accurate identification, and prevention. EPA describes integrated pest management as a sequence of evaluation and control decisions, with lower-risk options considered before pesticides.
- This checklist does not provide pesticide mixing, dosing, or product-selection instructions. If a pesticide is considered, read and follow the current product label and keep children, toys, and pets away as the label directs.
- Ask a service provider to explain the proposed inspection, treatment, preparation, re-entry, and follow-up steps before authorizing work. AZ Pest Shield collects educational and quote requests; independent service provider(s) perform any inspection or treatment.
- If someone is stung or you are concerned about a poisonous organism, the University of Arizona lists the Arizona Poison Control and Drug Information Center at 800-222-1222. Seek emergency help for an emergency.
Safety boundary
Know when to pause and ask for help.
Leave suspected entry points and animals undisturbed if checking them would put anyone at risk. This resource gives general education for Arizona homes. It does not provide individualized medical, structural, or pesticide advice.
If you choose to request professional help, describe the observation and ask the provider to explain the proposed inspection, any treatment, preparation and re-entry precautions, and follow-up before work begins.
Sources and maintenance
Read the guidance behind this checklist.
- University of Arizona Cooperative Extension: Scorpions
- U.S. EPA: Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Principles
- U.S. EPA: Pesticide Safety Tips
Sources checked . Recheck the linked guidance before relying on seasonal or safety information. This page contains no pesticide mixing or dosing directions and has no lead or download gate.