nbr: Anyone effectively eliminate scorpions w/ natural pest control?

Faon · October 2010

We're having a major scorpion problem, and I have had it. We're killing them in our house almost every day now it seems. Crying I can't even imagine what I'd do if my baby got stung by one, and I am afraid to go barefoot in my own house anymore.

I've been on the board long enough that people know how weird I am about chemicals. So have you used Aztec or Chem-Free pest control to good results? I don't want to spend all that $ if it's not going to work. I'm thinking maybe it's not that bad to put the hardcore stuff outside, but we'll want to go outside now that it's pretty.

I've been researching home remedies online, but nothing has worked so far. We have an obnoxious millipede problem too. I think I just need my DH to seal off the house better, but don't think he knows how. HELP!

Chandley · October 2010

I'll let you know the only thing that has helped us is using the hardcore stuff, but it is not all over the house. They come in and dust your attic area. Apparently the type of scorpions we have love the attic and use that as a gateway into your home. (My parents actually had an infestation in their attic when they first moved into their home - gross.)

You have to turn off your AC/heat for an hour or so until the dust settles, but it has worked wonders. One dusting lasts for one year. After being stung in bed a few months ago by a scorpion, I decided it was well worth it, if nothing else for the peace of mind with our little one.

You can still use the ecofriendly stuff in your home and around your baseboards, outside, etc.

I know it probably isn't what you wanted to hear, but it does help us.

Faon · October 2010

Chandley, had you previously tried the green kind, and were still seeing them? I'm so sorry you got stung in bed. That's traumatic!

Faon · October 2010

MrsRosie:
My ILs live in Lago Vista, and the pest guy they have used for many years told them to keep the branches on the trees close to the house trimmed back so they don't touch the roof. This site gives similar advice.

hee hee; this assumes we have trees. We're in new construction.

Chandley · October 2010

Faon:
Chandley, had you previously tried the green kind, and were still seeing them? I'm so sorry you got stung in bed. That's traumatic!

we didn't try the green kind, to be honest after i was stung i wanted all out war on those little buggers. if it wasn't stung in bed in the middle of the night, i probably would have tried the green stuff first.

labbielover07 · October 2010

Just being around all the new construction is what is stirring those suckers up. We had issues last year when we still had homes being built on our street and the assisted living behind our house. Now that the construction has stopped we haven't seen one in the house or garage in over a year. Let us knock on wood! We didn't try and eco-friendly options so I'm no help there... but nothing from Hone Depot was strong enough. We had to get some stuff at Tractor Supply called Demon. It comes in a powder and you mix it with water in a spray bottle. DH went around the outside of the house and garage with it. We never sprayed anything inside our house. The stuff worked great. You do have to keep animals that are outside away from it until it 100% dries because the stuff can hurt them.

I'm sorry you are having a problem with them in the house! They scare me so much, and would scare me even more with a little one around. I hope you find a solution soon!

AustinMimi · October 2010

Faon, we used Aztec for carpenter ants in our garage and by our fence and they absolutely took care of the problem. I would recommend calling them and asking them about their effectiveness with scorpions. Also, I think I have a $10 coupon for Aztec somewhere around here. If you decide to go with them, email me at deejaymimi at yahoo and I will mail it to you!

carlinlp · October 2010

My dh has been researching this A LOT. I can ask him about it when he gets home. We can no longer use chemical pest control with Teagan in the house. Stopping it now though doesn't do a whole lot of good because most pesticides have a 15 year die off rate. Poor math if you ask me, they certainly don't kill bugs that long, but they can affect humans that long

And by the time all the terminex treatments we did up until a few months ago die off it will be time for duder to move out! Even just spraying outside isn't safe because it is in the air around your home, gets tracked in on your shoes, etc. Kudos to you for trying to find a natural way to beat them! Please post if you find something that works!!

Faon · October 2010

carlinlp:
Even just spraying outside isn't safe because it is in the air around your home, gets tracked in on your shoes, etc.

Exactly what I was thinking. Even the borax we sprinkled outside has been getting tracked in a lot. I wish I knew how to make it into a solution w/o diluting it too much. We got some natural stuff from Garden-ville that DH can hopefully put down tonight, but I'm convinced the main thing is sealing the doors and windows better. If that doesn't work, I'll call one of the pro organic pest control companies; they are just so expensive.

There was a lot of debate on the Internet as to whether or not lavender & basil are effective or not. I sure am stressed over these & the nasty millipedes. The heebie jeebies are so bad that my cat brushed me earlier and I started screaming!

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