Temperatures have been soaring in Texas this summer, and things have gotten so bad that even scorpions are heading indoors to escape it.

Molly Keck, an entomologist at Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Bexar County, Texas, explained that scorpions do not like extreme temperatures regardless of whether they are hot or cold. She warned that in order to escape the heat, scorpions will go inside peoples’ homes if they can get in.

“We’ve had two or three wetter, more moderate summers in a row, but this year we’re getting more of the weather people tend to expect when they think of summer in southern and central parts of Texas,” said Keck.

Wizzie Brown, an AgriLife Extension Service entomologist in Travis County, Texas, said that scorpions will usually hide during the day and get active at night.

“This behavior helps them manage temperature and water balance, which are important functions for survival in dry habitats,” she said.

Experts say that one thing you can do to keep scorpions away from your home is to get rid of any debris near your house, including firewood. These creatures love to hide in the crevices of debris like firewood.

When it comes to using pesticide, you should consult a pest control expert or look for products that contain active ingredients such as permethrin, cyfluthrin, cypermethrin, lambda-cyhalothrin, deltamethrin, propoxur, carbaryl or bifenthrin, which are common chemicals used in anti-parasite compounds.

If you end up getting stung by a scorpion, entomologists say that you should look carefully for signs that you are having an allergic reaction, including hives and difficulty breathing.

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