Scorpions, they really do glow...

[Irish]

Las Vegas has been invaded by a non-indigenous species of scorpion known as the Arizona Bark Scorpion. So far we've seen 8 of them in and around our house in the past 3 months. They just happen to be the most poisonous scorpions in N. America and we have 2 little boys and a Malinois to worry about getting stung.

There's only one company in town who'll guarantee to get rid of scorpions, Bulwark, and we had the guy come nuke our property last night with 40 gallons of liquid death! I've also ordered the same stuff they're using, Cy-Kick CS and a sprayer, to do my own spray maintenance around doors and windows.

After doing quite a bit of research on how to eradicate the lil' ****ers I've come to the conclusion that our best bet to help reduce their population is hunting them at night when they're most active. You don't need an expensive black light, I purchased this one for less than $10, and I use a set of cheap tongs to nab the lil' buggers.





Interesting U of A video showing children's reactions to stings.

[Big A]

Nuke it from orbit. It's the only way to be sure...

[Sensei]

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[Irish]

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It has crossed my mind.

[Moose-Knuckle]

Reminds me of the scene from Predator where the Predator picks up the scorpion and looks at in it's hand under different spectrums of light. Gives you an excuse to pick up a UV Surefire, laser, and some NODs, "but honey . . . it's to protect you and kids."




Good luck with the War on Scorpions . . . some members here have recently engaged with the War on Swallows and the War on Mice.

[Irish]

Anascorp is the first FDA approved scorpion antivenom. If you live in the southwest and have small children I would implore you to find out if your local hospital ER carries it. The difference could mean life or death to your child, literally.

Here is a list of the hospitals that are currently stocking it.

[Irish]

Good luck with the War on Scorpions . . . some members here have recently engaged with the War on Swallows and the War on Mice.

I'll take birds and lil' furry ****ers any day of the week over these nasty little bastards.

[Moose-Knuckle]

Anascorp is the first FDA approved scorpion antivenom. If you live in the southwest and have small children I would implore you to find out if your local hospital ER carries it. The difference could mean life or death to your child, literally.

Here is a list of the hospitals that are currently stocking it.

I watched the U of A video, why was the older antivenom banned? I'm glad they found a new one!

[MarkG]

Evil little arachnids...

The wife and kids have all been stung at least once. It messes you up for a few hours and hurts like hell but like bee stings, unless your allergic, a trip to the hospital is unnecessary. The poison control hotline in Phoenix is excellent. Once you report the sting, they call back every couple of hours to make to see how your doing.

They do glow brilliantly under a good black light but are hard to eradicate with pesticide unless you hit them directly. A good preventative action is put down a diatomaceous earth barrier below and around any points of ingress into your home. They will not cross the stuff. You can pick box up at Home Depot or your local pool supply store.

[Irish]

I watched the U of A video, why was the older antivenom banned? I'm glad they found a new one!

Not really sure but they've had great success with the new version from what I've read.

Evil little arachnids...A good preventative action is put down a diatomaceous earth barrier below and around any points of ingress into your home. They will not cross the stuff. You can pick box up at Home Depot or your local pool supply store.

Thanks for the tip. I'll definitely check it out. We're engaged in a full on war!

A friend's husband scored big time the other night at their house... He said this wasn't even a big night for them. WTF?!?