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Scorpion Control in Waco, TX
Having a close encounter with a scorpion in your home or yard can be startling. When sensing danger, these creatures can sting you, which can be quite painful. If you are concerned about the scorpions on your property, contact ABC Home & Commercial Services. Our specialists take a full-property approach to scorpion control in Waco, so you can minimize your exposure to these unwelcome visitors.
ABC takes a full property approach to scorpion control. Scorpions are typically difficult to control with pesticides alone, as these creatures tend to hide in piles of rocks or logs outdoors or behind clutter in a home. Our first step is to recommend small changes on your property to make it more difficult for these pests to hide.
Then, we will apply treatments in the corners of your home and in other common spots where scorpions are typically found, such as in your attic. Next, we apply a repellent to the exterior of your home and then treat potential entry points around doors, windows, eaves and any other cracks.
Our thorough treatment plan involves treating out of the way areas on your property, so your ABC pest control specialist may need a few hours to fully and safely complete your service and eliminate your scorpion issue.
The ABC Process
1. Contact ABC
When you contact us, we will schedule an inspection to get an understanding of the problem. In some cases, we can give you a quote over the phone.
2. Get An Estimate
If you have an inspection, we will send you a custom treatment plan and estimate afterward. Once we get your approval, we will schedule your treatment.
3. Treatment
We will come to your property and treat for pests in common hiding and nesting areas. Over time, you will start seeing less and less pest activity.
4. Prevention
Customers with our ongoing pest management services will receive periodic retreatments to prevent the return of the most common pests in our area.
The most common species of scorpion throughout Texas is the striped bark scorpion. When one of these creatures senses danger, it will sting in an attempt to protect itself. While most people only have moderate reactions to a striped bark scorpion sting, the impact of a sting can vary greatly. Some scorpions produce higher concentrations of neurotoxins, resulting in a more painful, swollen welt. Additionally, some people are more allergic to these neurotoxins than others and may have a more serious reaction to stings.
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We offer a full range of pest control services.
ABC has been providing pest control services for homeowners since 1949. With our decades of experience in the industry, we have a deep understanding of pest behaviors, as well as how local conditions and weather impact pest activity. As a family-run business, we understand you need to feel comfortable when a specialist arrives at your home, which is why we have a thorough process in place for hiring and training our specialists. All job applicants go through a stringent interview process, and all candidates are required to pass a drug test and background check before joining our team. After that, all pest specialists go through an extensive in-house training program to learn about local pests and our standards for customer service. Finally, one of our values is that we will always treat your home as if it was our own, so you can expect our technicians to leave your home in better condition than how they found it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How soon can you get started?
We understand how scary it can feel when you find a scorpion—or even worse—multiple scorpions on your property. After you contact us by chat, online form or phone, we will send a specialist to your home as soon as possible to provide you with a preliminary inspection and an estimate. On some occasions, we can even offer an estimate over the phone.
How can I prevent scorpions from getting on to my property?
The best way to reduce your scorpion population is to eliminate potential shelter and food sources. Generally, we recommend that our customers:
- Keep debris and firewood away from the exterior of your home
- Cut back any trees or shrubs that are touching your home
- Replace weather stripping around doors and windows
- Reduce clutter around your home and yard
- Seal cracks, crevices and other potential pest entry points
- Replace any broken window and door screens
- Sign up for ongoing preventative pest control services
After our preliminary inspection, we will be able to provide you with customized tips. Additionally, ABC offers a routine treatment service that targets many of the common pests in the area, including scorpions.
What impact do your treatment products have on my kids and the environment?
As a family-run business, ABC has a thorough research process in place when it comes to selecting products. We’re looking for low-impact, highly effective solutions that are specifically formulated for residential use. Our technicians are trained to use the lowest concentrations of chemicals possible that will allow the product to be effective in treating your problem all while being low impact. Also, we only select products that we would feel comfortable using in and around our own homes. If you have any concerns about the products we use, we encourage you to ask your specialist, who would be happy to address them.
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We can create a treatment plan that targets these pests, so you can have peace of mind.
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What Our Customers Are Saying
Dianne Roman
5/20/2025
“I called this morning regarding an electrical issue, and luckily ABC was able to book me into the last slot. Stevie was great! He called in advance to inform me of his ETA and was on time. He was understanding of our "no shoes in the house" rule and had no problem wearing shoe covers to accommodate our request. He patiently answered all my questions, and walked us through his root cause analysis and fix. I would definitely use ABC again because of the amazing experience I had with Stevie!”
Sayan Saevivat
6/5/2025
“Jeff was very professional and friendly. He did an outstanding job in explaining how the ECOWATER treatment works. He showed us every step of the tests and results, comparing with untreated 💧 coming to our home and the 💧 treated by ECOWATER treatment system that we would have that included drinking faucet in the kitchen. He showed us what the ECOWATER system most people used in Texas. We like the system and the price. Being Costco members come with extra benefits: cash back, big discounts on the sytem and services and warranty. We are happy with ABC ECOWATER water treatment system. We decided to go with the maintenance program that included monitoring the health of the system and filling free salt for us. We can take the system with us wherever we go and the contract will still be valid. What we like most: Jeff told us the best water treatment system has to have salt to dissolve the minerals coming into our home. It makes sense!”
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