Why This February Is The Calm Before The Sting
What We’re Seeing Now and Why It Matters More Than Most Homeowners Realize
By Georgia Clubb, Founder, Seal Out Scorpions February 2026
Why This February Is Different
Not every February matters.
This one does.
Scorpion behavior is not driven by the calendar, it’s driven by conditions. And the conditions coming into 2026 are unusual.
- A record-wet fall created abundant shelter, prey, and micro-habitats
- A warm winter has prevented the natural population checks that typically occur
- No hard freezes means bark scorpions, including juveniles, have survived at higher rates
This combination changes the baseline heading into spring.
What homeowners experience later, more sightings, more stings, more frustration, often begins months earlier, quietly, when nothing appears to be happening.
“But We’re Not Seeing Many Scorpions Right Now…”
That’s exactly the point.
February is deceptive.
Scorpion movement is lower, but lower does not mean gone. During recent Night Black Light Searches, Seal Out Scorpions is still finding:
- Active scorpions in protected exterior zones
- Lurking behavior near structural entry points
- Survivors in thermal pockets that would normally be neutralized by colder winters
Scorpions don’t disappear in winter, they compress. They conserve energy, shelter deeper, and wait.
When conditions are favorable, they don’t need to rebuild populations.
They release pressure.
What Barrier Integrity Audits Are Revealing Right Now
This February, Seal Out Scorpions is conducting more Barrier Integrity Audits than ever before for this time of year.
Why?
Because homeowners are sensing something doesn’t feel right, even if they can’t yet articulate it.
What these audits consistently show:
- Micro-air gaps that look insignificant but function as biological entry routes
- Building components sealed for code and aesthetics, not pest exclusion
- Pressure pathways created by airflow, temperature differentials, and structural transitions
These are not “dirty homes.”
They are not negligent homeowners.
They are normal houses built without scorpion biology in mind.
Why February Is a Decision Window (Not a Reaction Month)
Most scorpion control fails because it’s reactive.
By the time scorpions are visible in bedrooms, walls, or living spaces:
- Entry has already occurred
- Pressure is already established
- Chemical-only approaches are chasing symptoms
February offers something different:
- Lower movement
- Clear diagnostic conditions
- Time to correct structure before pressure increases
This is when Barrier Integrity work is most effective, not because scorpions are gone, but because they haven’t surged yet.
A Practical Note About Timing and Availability
As we move closer to spring and summer, demand for scorpion services naturally increases. This year, we are already seeing early indicators that scheduling pressure will be higher than normal.
Seal Out Scorpions does not staff to meet peak demand at all costs. We staff to protect outcomes.
Our Building Performance Sealing Technicians are not entry-level labor. They are highly skilled specialists with years of experience in Barrier Integrity, structural diagnostics, and applied scorpion control. That level of work cannot be rushed, rotated, or scaled overnight without sacrificing quality.
As a result, we do expect longer scheduling lead times as the season progresses, particularly during peak summer months.
February and early spring offer something that later months often do not:
availability, flexibility, and time to do the work without pressure.
This is not about panic.
It’s about positioning yourself ahead of the surge.
Why Spray Alone Will Not Fix What’s Coming
Bark scorpions are not insects.
They do not behave like insects.
They are not controlled like insects.
Traditional pest control focuses on:
- Kill rates
- Residual chemicals
- Broad-spectrum assumptions
Scorpions respond to:
- Shelter
- Pressure
- Structure
- Micro-environmental access
Without addressing how scorpions enter, travel, and persist, treatment becomes a loop; spray, sighting, frustration, repeat.
That’s why Seal Out Scorpions operates differently.
What Makes Seal Out Scorpions Different (Without the Hype)
Seal Out Scorpions does not compete on:
Lowest price
Fastest spray
Short-term reassurance
We specialize in:
- Bark scorpions
- Homes with low to zero tolerance
- Clients who want quick relief and long-term resolution
- Protecting the integrity and performance of the home itself
Our approach integrates:
- Barrier Integrity Science
- Building Performance Sealing
- Targeted Pest Management
- Applied field diagnostics, not assumptions
This is why our work holds, especially when conditions are stacked against homeowners.
What Happens Next? Time Will Tell, But Patterns Are Forming
No one can responsibly guarantee how intense the coming season will be.
What we can say:
- Survival rates this winter are higher than normal
- Structural vulnerabilities already exist
- Pressure is being set, not eliminated
Spring conditions will determine the pace.
Summer will determine the visibility.
But February determines preparedness.
The Bottom Line for Homeowners
If you have:
- Little tolerance for scorpions
- Children, pets, or vulnerable occupants
- A history of scorpion pressure
- Or simply want to avoid learning the hard way
February is not early.
It’s smart.
Final Thought
Most scorpion problems that feel sudden in summer were quietly decided months earlier, when everything seemed calm.
This February is not just another winter month.
It’s the calm before the sting.
About Seal Out Scorpions®
Seal Out Scorpions is led by Georgia A. Clubb, Advanced Scorpion Specialist, together with William L. Clubb and Michael C. Golleher — Certified Building Analysts and Envelope Professionals through the Building Performance Institute, with additional Building Science Certificates and studies in Urban & Industrial IPM through Purdue University. Their team includes licensed pest management and sealing specialists who pioneered Building Performance Sealing to solve scorpion problems at the structural level.
