Hello :
Since dealing with and avoiding the Arizona Bark Scorpions
is part of living here I thought you might be interested in knowing why there
are so darn many of these mean little rascals... because they are prolific
breeders. The Mating Process:
The mating season for the Arizona scorpion begins in early May and ends around
mid October. They enjoy quite a courtship that can last from 10 minutes to
several hours in that time the male and female meet, lock pincers and have a
very unique dance. After an exhausting conclusion the male deposits a sperm bag
on the ground and then pulls the female onto it where she will fertilize
herself  Fertilization: The
fertilization process occurs once per mating season and the female will give
birth four times per occurrence with each birthing producing on average 9 -10
babies, or scorplings, but it can be as many as 30. The young are born live and
crawl onto the mother's back - as seen in the image - where they will remain until their first molt or
for approximately 7 - 10 days at which time they depart into the world to fend
for themselves and annoy us.
Debunking A Common Myth: Rumor has it that you shouldn't step on a female scorpion with babies
on her back because they will scatter all over the place. Well, take it from
the ole bug doctor, truth is that the sole of your shoe should be long and wide
enough to squash mama and all of her babies in one stomp so go for it.
Minimize Your Risk: I know this gets old, but it's been
consistently tried and proven to be effective over the years: implementing the "Kill Zone" will
operate to minimize the number of scorpions that can penetrate the perimeter of
your home. If you want this extra
layer of protection it's best to have us do it before mid June because the
breeding season is most intense between now and then. However, the process is
highly effective when applied at any time during the warm months.
Your business is appreciated and will never be taken for granted.
Sincerely,
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