Reducing scorpions and spiders with perimeter treatments, sealing entry points and removing the clutter and insects they feed on.
What you are likely seeing
Striped bark scorpions are the most common scorpion in Texas. They climb walls and come indoors through gaps, especially in summer. Brown recluse spiders hide in closets, boxes, attics and garages. Their bites are uncommon but can be serious.
How control works
- Inspect the perimeter, attic and garage for harborage.
- Treat the foundation, eaves and entry points.
- Seal gaps around doors, weep holes and utility lines.
- Reduce the insects they feed on.
What helps at home
- Shake out shoes and clothes left on the floor
- Use sealed plastic bins instead of cardboard in storage
- Move woodpiles and rock piles away from the house
- Pull beds a few inches from the wall
Questions
Are North Texas scorpions dangerous?
Striped bark scorpion stings are painful but rarely dangerous to healthy adults. Seek medical care for children, the elderly or any severe reaction.
How do I recognize a brown recluse?
A brown spider with a darker violin-shaped mark on its back and six eyes in pairs. When in doubt, have it identified.
Scorpion & Spider Control around Waxahachie
Calls for scorpion & spider control connect with independent providers in Waxahachie (ZIP 75165, 75167) and nearby towns:
