Short answer: Ahwatukee sits against South Mountain Park and Preserve, one of the largest city parks in the country and prime bark scorpion habitat. Homes on the hillsides and next to the preserve see the most scorpions, especially from late spring through the monsoon.
Why Ahwatukee
- Neighborhoods back right up to the mountain's rocky desert
- Block walls, rock landscaping and mature trees give scorpions cover near homes
- Many homes are older, with worn seals and caulk
What works here
- Seal the house: doors, garage, weep screed, pipes and vents
- Keep rock and wood piles away from the walls
- Treat the yard and block walls in warm months
- Check with a blacklight after monsoon storms
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Common questions
Is Ahwatukee bad for scorpions?
Homes near South Mountain see a lot of bark scorpions, especially on the hillsides and next to the preserve.
When is scorpion season in Ahwatukee?
Roughly spring through fall, heaviest in the hottest months and after monsoon storms.