Mount Lemmon Cabins: How to Prevent Scorpion Intrusions

Mount Lemmon is one of those places that feels unreal. A mountain range rising over 9,000 feet, it’s the tallest peak in the Santa Catalina Mountains in Arizona and is widely popular among hikers, skiers, and campers. Between the views and the cooler escape from the heat of the Tucson desert, it’s no wonder that many people own cabins in the area, either for long-term use or short-term vacations. 

The biggest problem this poses, however, is that you’re competing for space with scorpions—a nasty pest that will not only give you a fright, but could sting you and cause serious harm. That’s where Mosquito Squad comes in to offer scorpion control in Mount Lemmon. We want the time spent in your mountain cabin to feel relaxing, not like you’re anxiously waiting for a scorpion to pop out when you least expect it.

What Attracts Scorpions to Mount Lemmon Cabins?

Scorpions are scary-looking, sure, but they’re so much more than that to back up most people’s fear of these pests. You see, scorpions carry a neurotoxic venom that can be fatal, especially to high-risk groups like young children and older people. The Arizona bark scorpion is especially dangerous—one of the most toxic in the country—and remains the primary concern even at the higher elevations of Mount Lemmon. 

Scorpions are rather food-driven, and the cabins and seasonal properties that sit vacant for long periods allow many of the pests they prey upon to move in undisturbed. After all, without regular use, insects like crickets and roaches will get inside much more easily and become a food source. Cabins with gaps under doors, around windows, and where utility lines enter are especially vulnerable, as scorpions can squeeze through openings as thin as a credit card. 

How to Help Protect Your Mount Lemmon Cabin From Scorpions

While it might seem difficult to think about how you’ll manage pest control on a property you don’t live in full-time, there are ways to help prevent scorpion and insect populations from moving in by prepping your cabin for vacant periods. 

Here are a few tips for prepping your cabin before you leave for the season:

• Be sure to seal entry points around your home. Remember: even credit-card-thin openings are fair game to scorpions.
• Install weatherstripping, door sweeps, and caulking around penetrations, as these cost-effective measures can seriously help keep pests out.
• Clear vegetation and debris within a few feet of the structure's perimeter to reduce the habitat that scorpions often use as staging areas before entering a cabin.
• If you’re returning to your cabin at the start of the season, inspect the space carefully for scorpions. Shake out bedding, check shoes, and look behind stored items and furniture.
• Invest in professional scorpion control with Mosquito Squad.

How Scorpion Control in Mount Lemmon Works

Cabins and seasonal properties that have been closed up for extended periods will often accumulate the insects scorpions feed on (like crickets and roaches), which creates an indoor food source that draws scorpions inside. That’s why our treatments don’t just focus on scorpions. Home Shield, our comprehensive indoor pest control program, uses EPA-registered products to target the areas where common Mount Lemmon pests congregate. 

Throughout the season, we return to your property every three weeks to reapply this protective barrier around the exterior of your home. This consistent process helps keep pests away, which in turn helps deter scorpions as well. We can also apply the treatments before the season to help ensure you’re walking into a safe space.

Searching for Pest Control Near You in Mount Lemmon?

We’re here to offer pest control that actually gets the job done. Call us today, and we’ll perform your first treatment within 48 hours, or it’s free. Then, we’ll be back every 3 weeks during the season to treat again and help keep pests away for good.

Plus, we’ll always offer transparent pricing, and we’ll back everything we do with a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. 

Opening your Mount Lemmon cabin this season? Call Mosquito Squad of Tucson at (520) 224-1606 or contact us online for a free quote.