If you live in Williamson County or the western half of Austin, you’ve probably found a scorpion in the house at least once. The one you’re seeing is almost certainly the striped bark scorpion, a small tan scorpion with two dark stripes down its back. Its sting hurts a lot, but it isn’t usually dangerous for healthy adults. Kids, older folks and anyone who’s allergic should get checked out if stung.
Where they come from
Scorpions love the limestone and cedar that a lot of this area is built on. Homes near greenbelts, creeks and open land see the most. They hide during the day under rocks, landscape edging, firewood, leaf piles, and in the gaps around the foundation and siding, then come out at night to hunt other bugs.
How they get inside
Gaps under exterior doors, weep holes in brick, openings around pipes and AC lines, and the attic. Bark scorpions climb walls easily, so it’s common to find them in the ceiling or coming down light fixtures.
What actually helps
- Pull rock, mulch and ground cover a few inches back from the slab
- Store firewood off the ground and away from the house
- Add or replace weather stripping and door sweeps
- Cut down on other bugs, since that’s what scorpions eat
- Get regular exterior treatment focused on the foundation, eaves and entry points
One spray rarely solves a scorpion problem. Quarterly service is what keeps the numbers down over time. Our scorpion control service is guaranteed for 90 days between visits.
We service homes in Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Leander and the rest of the area.
Need help? Request service online or call (737) 420-7691. Osborne Pest Control is locally owned, with no contracts.
Posted on November 06, 2026 in Pest Tips