When Is Scorpion Season in Lampasas County?
Scorpions in Lampasas County are active year-round, but peak activity runs from April through October. As temperatures rise in spring, scorpions emerge from their winter shelters in search of food and mates. Summer heat pushes them indoors where it's cooler — often hiding in shoes, bedding, and under furniture.
During winter, they don't truly hibernate but slow down significantly. They often shelter inside wall voids, which means they can surprise you indoors even in January.
How to Spot Scorpion Activity
- Finding scorpions indoors, especially in bathrooms or bedrooms
- Spotting them with a blacklight — they glow bright green under UV light
- Seeing them near entry points like doors, windows, and utility penetrations
- Finding them in garages, attics, or crawl spaces
How to Protect Your Lampasas Home
The most effective defense is a professional perimeter barrier treatment applied to your foundation, entry points, and exterior walls. Combined with sealing cracks and gaps, this dramatically reduces scorpion entry.
DIY sprays typically don't work well on scorpions because they're resistant to many common pesticides. Professional-grade products applied correctly make the biggest difference — this is one pest where calling a pro is genuinely worth it.
When to Call DSO Pest Control
If you've seen more than one scorpion inside your home, it's time to call. One scorpion might be a stray — multiple sightings indicate a population near your home that needs to be addressed with a full barrier treatment.