Short answer: The Catalina Foothills sit at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains, with washes and natural desert running between homes. That puts bark scorpions close to houses all season, with a jump in sightings during monsoon.
Why the foothills
- Homes are built into natural desert, often on rocky hillsides
- Washes run through neighborhoods, giving scorpions a path to houses
- Monsoon storms flood their hiding spots and push them indoors
What works here
- Seal the house before monsoon: doors, garage, weep screeds, pipes and vents
- Keep the ground next to the house clear of rocks and debris
- Check with a blacklight after storms
- Add snake fencing if rattlesnakes come into the yard
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Common questions
Are scorpions worse after monsoon in Tucson?
Many homeowners see more during and right after storms, when rain floods the places scorpions hide.
Do Tucson companies seal homes for scorpions?
Yes. Several Tucson companies offer scorpion sealing or exclusion as a service.