📍 8349 Sterling St., Irving TX 75063  ·  Mon–Fri 7am–7pm · Sat 8am–5pm 📞 (945) 325-2686

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Scorpion Control Irving TX | Scorpion Exterminator Irving Texas

Professional scorpion control in Irving TX — UV blacklight inspection finds every scorpion. Perimeter barrier spray plus general pest reduction eliminates scorpion food sources. Same-day service. Serving all Irving TX zip codes and Las Colinas. Call (945) 325-2686.

Are scorpions dangerous in Irving TX homes?

The Striped Bark Scorpion (Centruroides vittatus) is the only scorpion species common in Irving TX and the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Its sting is painful and causes burning, numbness, and swelling at the site. While rarely life-threatening for healthy adults, stings can cause severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) in children, elderly, and those with known allergies — requiring immediate medical attention. Smart Pest Irving recommends professional treatment whenever scorpions are found inside the home, especially in bedrooms and bathrooms. Call (945) 325-2686 for same-day scorpion inspection.

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What Attracts Scorpions to Irving TX Homes

Scorpions are predators that follow their prey. In Irving TX, the primary scorpion food sources are crickets, German cockroaches, spiders, and silverfish — all of which thrive in the warmth and humidity of Irving’s urban environment. Scorpions enter homes through foundation gaps, pipe penetrations, and the same entry points used by their prey. New construction and recently renovated homes in west Irving and Las Colinas experience especially high scorpion pressure because construction activity disrupts scorpion colonies in the soil.

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UV Blacklight Night Inspection

Scorpions fluoresce bright blue-green under ultraviolet (UV) light — visible from 20 feet away. Our technician performs a UV blacklight walk of your property at dusk, identifying every scorpion and their preferred harborage areas. This inspection is far more effective than daytime visual searches and helps us target treatment precisely.

Perimeter Barrier Spray

Professional-grade residual spray (cypermethrin or bifenthrin) applied around the entire foundation perimeter, window frames, door frames, weep holes in brick, utility penetrations, and garage door gaps. This barrier kills scorpions that attempt to enter the structure and remains active for 30 to 45 days.

Prey Reduction Program

Eliminating scorpion food sources is the most effective long-term scorpion control strategy. We treat for the crickets, roaches, and spiders that draw scorpions to your home — reducing scorpion pressure at the source rather than just treating the symptoms.

Entry Point Sealing

We identify and recommend sealing of all scorpion entry points: weep holes in brick, gaps at pipe penetrations, door sweeps, expansion joints in the slab, and any foundation cracks. Physical exclusion combined with chemical barrier provides the most complete protection.

Scorpion Treatment Pricing in Irving TX

Service
Price
Notes
Free Scorpion Inspection
FREE
UV blacklight scan of interior + exterior
One-Time Scorpion Treatment
$149 – $249
Perimeter barrier + interior harborage treatment
Monthly Scorpion Prevention
$89 – $109/month
Ongoing barrier spray + prey reduction
One-Time + UV Blacklight Night Scan
$199 – $299
Comprehensive; identifies all active scorpions

Scorpion FAQ — Irving TX Homeowners

Where do scorpions hide in Irving TX homes? +
Scorpions hide in dark, undisturbed areas: inside shoes, under piles of clothing on closet floors, behind baseboards, inside cardboard boxes, under bath mats, and in bathroom grout gaps. They are nocturnal and only emerge at night to hunt. UV blacklight inspection at dusk reveals their exact hiding locations.
Why do I keep finding scorpions even after spraying? +
If you are seeing scorpions after self-treating, the spray did not reach their harborage sites and/or their prey (crickets, roaches) was not eliminated. Professional treatment targets the prey population plus uses professional-grade residual with longer activity. Entry points also need physical sealing.
Are scorpions worse in new construction Irving TX homes? +
Yes. New construction in west Irving, Las Colinas, and the 635 corridor disturbs established scorpion colonies in the soil, driving them into adjacent structures. New construction homes often have more entry points (settling gaps, fresh weep holes) and fewer established pest predators than older homes.

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“Found a scorpion in our bathroom at 2am. Smart Pest Irving came next morning with a UV light and found 4 more in the garage. Treated everything. Haven't seen one since.”

— Gary R. · Irving TX 75038 · Google Review

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“New construction home in west Irving — scorpions were coming in constantly. Smart Pest Irving identified every entry point and sprayed the perimeter. Problem solved in one visit.”

— Helen T. · Las Colinas Irving TX · Google Review

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Same-day service. UV blacklight inspection. Barrier spray. 30-day guarantee. (945) 325-2686.