Scorpion sealing, explained
Scorpion sealing is pest exclusion for desert homes. A technician inspects the outside of the house, finds the gaps scorpions use to get in, and closes them.
What gets sealed
- Doors: sweeps, thresholds and weatherstripping, including the garage door's bottom seal and side gaps
- Weep screeds: the metal strip at the base of stucco walls, a common way in
- Penetrations: pipes, A/C lines, hose bibs, cable and electrical entries
- Vents: attic, roof, soffit and dryer vents fitted with fine screen
- Windows: screens repaired and frame gaps caulked
Why gaps this small matter
A bark scorpion can flatten itself to fit through a crack about 1/16 inch wide. It also climbs stucco and block walls, so openings high on the house matter as much as the ones at ground level.
Sealing vs. spraying
A one-time scorpion treatment usually runs about $150 to $350. Ongoing service is commonly about $50 to $75 per visit. Treatment kills scorpions that cross it. Sealing keeps more of them from getting inside in the first place. Most homes do best with both, plus yard cleanup: move woodpiles and rock piles away from the house and trim plants back from walls.
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Common questions
What is scorpion sealing?
Closing the cracks and openings scorpions use to get into a home, with caulk, door sweeps, weatherstripping and fine screen.
How long does scorpion sealing last?
Good sealing materials last years, but caulk shrinks, sweeps wear and new cracks form. Most companies suggest a yearly check of doors, weep screeds and vents.
Can I seal my home myself?
You can handle door sweeps, weatherstripping and visible gaps. Weep screeds, roof and attic vents, and finding every gap are where a company's inspection pays off.