Scorpion Control & Removal Melbourne
Australian scorpions can be found in warm habitats of gardens and forests, making their homes under logs, rocks, and shallow burrows in earth banks.
They are mostly nocturnal creatures and can survive for extended periods without food. However, they generally feed mostly on other insects and arachnids, occasionally killing small lizards and mammals as well.
Problems associated with Scorpions
They normally do not attack humans but they will sting defensively. Scorpions are rarely seen in large numbers, especially around residential areas, but if they are, you may need to call up Pestline for scorpion control to help you get rid of the pest.
These arachnids are well geared to being undetected due to their instant blend with their natural habitat, hiding under stones, and different plants, it would prove to be very hard to get rid of them on your own which is why many homeowners seek professional scorpion removal services.
Risks of scorpion infestation
Scorpions tend to be larger and more venomous in the northern parts of Australia. However, the sporadic spotting of a scorpion in and around your area should not be seen as a major concern to your health. You should however take the necessary measures to remove these animals from your property if seen in large numbers. The venom from a scorpion is painful and can make those stung feel sick for a couple of days. First aid for a sting is to apply a cold pack to the sting site and seek medical immediately. Usual symptoms from a bite include headaches, nausea, redness/swelling on the bite mark and other symptoms of a similar nature.
Scorpion Control Solutions to the Problem
You can avoid being stung by a scorpion by wearing gloves and shoes when you are working in the garden.
You can also get in touch with our experienced and knowledgeable team of professionals at Pestline who will help sort out your scorpion problem for you. Our team will manage your problem and put scorpion control measures in place to ensure that your home is back to the safety that it once enjoyed.
Need professional scorpion control and removal services in Melbourne and nearby areas like Dromana or Mornington Peninsula? Call us at 1300 361 646 or contact us online.
FAQs on Scorpion Control
Victorian scorpions are far less dangerous than the larger, more venomous species found in northern Australia, and while a sting is painful, it’s rarely a serious medical concern for most healthy adults.
Apply a cold pack to the sting site to ease pain and swelling, and seek medical advice if symptoms like nausea, headache or persistent swelling develop, particularly for children or anyone with an allergic reaction.
Scorpions favour dark, undisturbed spots like under logs, rocks, garden mulch, and shallow burrows, and can also make their way into garages, sheds or under items left on the ground for long periods.
They’re not commonly seen in large numbers around residential areas, but an occasional scorpion sighting isn’t unusual, particularly in gardens backing onto bushland or areas with a lot of rockery or mulch.
Wearing gloves and closed shoes while gardening, and shaking out shoes or gloves left outdoors overnight, are simple ways to reduce the risk of an accidental sting.
Scorpions are mostly nocturnal, spending the day hidden under rocks, logs or mulch and becoming active at night when they hunt for insects and other small prey.
A single sighting isn’t usually cause for alarm, but if scorpions are appearing regularly or in larger numbers, it’s worth having a professional assess the property to identify where they’re coming from.
Yes, like many pests, scorpions can squeeze through small gaps around doors, windows and foundations, so sealing these entry points is a useful preventative step.
Yes. Australian scorpions live in warm habitats in gardens and forests. They shelter under logs and rocks and in shallow burrows in earth banks. Scorpions are found in Victoria, including around Melbourne, though they’re rarely seen in large numbers near homes. They tend to be larger and more venomous in northern Australia.
Scorpions feed mostly on other insects and arachnids. They occasionally kill small lizards and mammals. They can survive long periods without food, so a lack of prey won’t drive them away from your property.
Scorpions generally don’t attack people but will sting defensively. A sting from the scorpions found around Melbourne is painful and can make you feel unwell for a couple of days, but it isn’t normally a serious health concern for healthy adults. Seek medical advice if symptoms are severe, or if the person stung is a child or has an allergic reaction.
No. Scorpions are arachnids, like spiders, ticks and mites. They have eight legs and a pair of pincers. Pest control methods that work on insects don’t always work on scorpions, which is why they need a targeted approach.
Typical symptoms are pain, redness and swelling at the sting site, headaches and nausea. Apply a cold pack to the sting site and seek medical attention if symptoms develop or worsen, particularly for children or anyone with an allergic reaction.
Scorpions blend in with their habitat and hide under stones and plants, so it’s very hard to remove them yourself. Pestline’s team will assess your property, manage the problem and put scorpion control measures in place so your home is safe again. Call 1300 361 646 for a free quote.
The cost depends on the size of your property and how many scorpions are present. Pestline gives free, no-obligation quotes, and you speak directly with the owner. Call 1300 361 646.
Yes. Pestline provides scorpion control and removal across Melbourne and nearby areas, including the south-east suburbs, Dromana, the Mornington Peninsula and West Gippsland. Call 1300 361 646 or request a free quote.
