Understand How to Keep Scorpions Out
And Other Useful Information
Regularly we will update these pages with all we know and all the research we do on scorpions, home structures, the impact on our urban environment, weather patterns, moon phases, landscape, weatherization, building products, repellents, chemicals and how they all interrelates. Additionally we’ll break down myths, answer the many questions, hopefully alleviate some of the fears and help residents avoid the pitfalls and mistakes in scorpion control. Open a book or see our FAQ below.
Recent Knowledge Base Additions
Guaranteed Results
Most people start in the wrong place because they assume scorpions move randomly. They don’t.
They follow airflow, pressure, structure, shade, and shelter the same way they would follow a
tree in nature. Continue reading
Chemical-Free Options
We do not spray pesticides inside homes, and there is a scientific reason why.
Our interior protection can be 100% insecticide-free, and in most cases, it should be. Continue reading
Where To Start?
Most people start in the wrong place because they assume scorpions move randomly. They don’t.
They follow airflow, pressure, structure, shade, and shelter the same way they would follow a
tree in nature. Continue reading
Why Builders Sealed For Structure & Aesthetics, Not For Scorpion & General Pest Control Entry
Your home was built to code, built with craftsmanship, and built to look beautiful.
But when it comes to keeping scorpions, crickets, ants, and rodents out, even the best new builds, remodels, and established homes are not protected. Continue reading
Scorpion Control: Kill The “Food-Source” Myth
The “kill the bugs” approach was born out of limitation, not science. Most pest control technicians are trained to control insects, creatures with entirely different biology, sensory systems, and vulnerabilities than scorpions. Continue reading
Phoenix’s Fall Scorpion Surge (2025): Why They’re Moving Into Homes & How To Stop It Before & During Winter
Discover why scorpions are surging across Phoenix this fall and warm winter, and how Building Performance Sealing keeps them out for good. Continue reading
Best Scorpion Control Service in Phoenix? Here’s What to Look For
More than spraying. More than sealing. True scorpion control is Integrated Pest Management plus Building Science. This is how you seal out scorpions from your home and cure them from your property. Continue reading
25 Years of Scorpion Control in Arizona | Seal Out Scorpions
Discover how Mike co-authored Building Performance Sealing and PBII, protecting 9,000+ Arizona homes with unmatched scorpion control. Continue reading
Quick Take: Scorpions In The Bedroom
Scorpions favor bedrooms because they offer still, protected environments with soft hiding spaces. Beds that touch walls, overhanging linens, and baseboards with micro gaps all create easy access points. Add in nightstands, stacked laundry, or clutter near the floor, and you have the perfect setup for a sting in the night. Continue reading
Why Scorpions Get Harder To Control In August (And What To Do About It)
Why Scorpions Get Harder To Control In August (And What To Do About It) August in the Valley is a perfect storm for scorpion problems: extreme heat, wobbly monsoon moisture, high overnight lows, and homeowners relying on spray programs that … Continue reading
