Short answer: Summerlin is on the western edge of the Las Vegas Valley, near Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and open desert. Homes on that edge, especially near washes and hillsides, see bark scorpions most often from spring through fall.
Why the west valley
- Neighborhoods border open desert and the foothills toward Red Rock
- Rock landscaping and block walls give scorpions cover near homes
- Newer development keeps disturbing habitat at the edges
What works here
- Seal doors, the garage, weep screeds, pipe gaps and vents
- Clear rock, wood and storage away from the walls
- Check with a blacklight in summer
- Add outdoor treatment if you back onto open desert
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Rattlesnakes too?
Homes near open desert sometimes see snakes as well. See snake fencing in Las Vegas.
Common questions
Are there bark scorpions in Las Vegas?
Yes. The Las Vegas Valley is within the bark scorpion's range.
When are scorpions worst in Las Vegas?
In the hottest months, roughly June through September.