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It is often said Scorpions hibernate in the winter which is true. Most homeowners believe they dies off in the winters which is a myth. In fact scorpions can survive very cold temperatures. There are many different kinds of scorpions but the most common scorpion in Arizona is the Bark Scorpion which is the most venomous scorpion. Bark Scorpions are the most aggressive scorpion in Arizona and they pack a large punch with how little they are. Everyone reacts differently to a scorpion sting but there have been some cases of people being hospitalized and even death. When the temperature start getting a lot colder like it has been. Scorpions will search for warm area’s which are inside your home. They can fit into the smallest crack or crevice. If you can fit a credit card in the crack or crevice then a scorpion can fit in that particular opening. The Bark Scorpions often prefers dark tight areas and can be found behind furniture, under rugs and even inside your shoes. They are also found by excessive moisture, near dog bowls or plumbing areas like bathrooms or in the kitchen. But scorpions do not die off in the winter they are hibernating inside your home. The Bark Scorpions hibernate in clusters of twenty or more of their own kind. Once it starts to warm up in the spring/ summer they become more active and thats when homeowners typically run into the intruders. That is why you want to have a preventative spray year around. So you never run into these scary pest. If you have a full barrier around your home it will eradicate these scary pest and you don’t need to worry about coming face to face with one.

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