Scorpion Control in Austin, TX

Austin's Scorpion Problem Is Growing

Central Texas sits on one of the most scorpion-active geological formations in the state. The limestone bedrock that defines Austin's Hill Country landscape provides ideal harborage for scorpions — cool, damp crevices during the day and warm hunting grounds at night. As residential development pushes deeper into these rocky areas, homeowners in Rollingwood, West Lake Hills, Bee Cave, and surrounding communities encounter scorpions with increasing frequency inside their homes.

The two species most commonly found in Austin homes are the striped bark scorpion (Centruroides vittatus) and the less common Texas cave scorpion. While neither is considered life-threatening to healthy adults, their stings are painful and can trigger severe allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, children, and pets. Bark scorpions are particularly concerning because they are excellent climbers — they enter homes through gaps around pipes, weep holes in brick veneer, and even under door sweeps, then hide in shoes, bedding, and closets.

Lasso Pest Control's scorpion program goes beyond a simple spray-and-pray approach. We understand scorpion behavior at a biological level and design treatments that address the specific conditions attracting and sustaining scorpion populations around your property. Our goal is not just to kill the scorpions you can see, but to eliminate the conditions that bring them to your doorstep in the first place.

Our Scorpion Treatment Approach

Every scorpion treatment starts with a thorough property inspection focused on entry points and harborage areas. We examine your foundation, exterior walls, garage seals, weep holes, utility penetrations, and landscaping features like retaining walls and rock beds where scorpions shelter during daylight hours. Inside, we check bathrooms, closets, laundry rooms, and garages — the areas where scorpions are most frequently discovered by homeowners.

Our treatment combines residual insecticide applications along the foundation and exterior walls with targeted dusting of wall voids, attic spaces, and plumbing chases. We also apply a granular product to landscaping beds and gravel areas where scorpions hunt for crickets and other prey insects. By reducing the food supply around your home, we make your property far less attractive to scorpions looking for a meal and a place to shelter.

Scorpion Prevention Tips

• Seal gaps around pipes and utility entries
• Install door sweeps on exterior doors
• Remove rock and wood debris near foundation
• Keep garage doors closed at night
• Shake out shoes and clothing stored in garages
• Reduce outdoor lighting that attracts prey insects
• Trim vegetation away from exterior walls
• Fix leaky faucets and irrigation heads