Scorpion control in Reno & Sparks
Yes, northern Nevada has scorpions. We treat the cracks and harborage where they hide and hunt.
Field notes
Scorpions
- Most active
- Warm months, active at night
- Concern level
- Moderate
- Typical size
- 35–75 mm
- Where they hide
- Block walls & rock beds
- Why DIY fails
- Shelters out of reach
Scorpions in northern Nevada
Scorpions are part of high-desert life around Reno, Sparks, and Carson City, most commonly the northern scorpion (Paruroctonus boreus), which shelters by day in block walls, rock landscaping, garages, and under debris, then hunts insects at night. Homes on the valley's edges and in newer developments cut into the desert see them most. They glow under UV light, which is one way we confirm activity during an inspection.
Why it matters
Northern Nevada's common scorpions deliver a painful, bee-like sting that's rarely dangerous to healthy adults, but reactions can be serious for children, seniors, and pets.
The fix
Insect Control
Scorpions are covered by our insect control service. Roaches, earwigs, silverfish, crickets, a defensive barrier around your property.
Signs you have scorpions
Notice any of these around your Reno or Sparks home? It’s time for an inspection.
- Scorpions spotted at night, especially after warm days
- Activity in block walls, rock beds, and cinder blocks
- Sightings in garages, on patios, or along the foundation
- Other insects present, their prey, around the home
How we treat scorpions
Licensed, eco-conscious, and built for the high desert, every visit is backed by our re-treatment guarantee.
When scorpions are active here
Typical activity around Reno, Sparks & Carson City
Highlighted months are when scorpions are most active around Reno and Sparks, an unusually warm or wet season can shift things a few weeks either way.
Inspect harborage (walls, rock, debris), including with UV light
Treat cracks, voids, and block walls where they shelter
Reduce the insect prey they come to hunt
Set an exterior barrier and advise on landscape changes
If the pests come back, so do we.
Free re-treats between scheduled visits, no questions, no extra invoice. That’s the Peak Promise.
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Scorpions questions, answered
Still curious about something? Call us any time, we're happy to talk it through, no pressure.
When are scorpions most active around Reno and Sparks?
Scorpions are most active in the warm months around Reno and Sparks, hunting at night and sheltering in cool, dark places by day. They can turn up indoors any time they find a way in.
Are scorpions dangerous?
Northern Nevada's common scorpions deliver a painful, bee-like sting that's rarely dangerous to healthy adults, but reactions can be serious for children, seniors, and pets.
How do you get rid of scorpions?
We follow a straightforward approach: inspect harborage (walls, rock, debris), including with UV light; treat cracks, voids, and block walls where they shelter; reduce the insect prey they come to hunt; set an exterior barrier and advise on landscape changes. We use EPA-registered products, applied precisely per label.
What products do you use around kids and pets?
We use EPA-registered products, applied precisely per label and only where pests travel, not where your family plays. We're happy to walk you through exactly what we use, along with any dry times and re-entry guidance, before treating.
What if the scorpions come back?
If pests come back between your scheduled visits, so do we. We'll re-treat your property free of charge. No trip fees, no arguing, no extra invoice.
Ready to reach peak pest-free living?
Tell us what’s bugging you and we’ll get back to you fast with a free quote, usually the same day.
- Free, no-obligation inspection
- Same-day service when you call before noon
- EPA-registered products applied per label
- Backed by the Peak re-treatment guarantee