Scorpion Control Near You: A-Better Exterminators

Effective Scorpion Pest Control in Oklahoma

While scorpions are not the first pest on people's minds, they are a very common pest in the state of Oklahoma. They are known for frequenting homes and sheds, which can make them a threat to your comfort and safety. When they begin to infest your home, sting risks and other threats go up immediately, and it's important to work with an extermination service that has effective solutions.

A-Better Exterminators has 30 years of experience helping Oklahoma County communities combat any of their pest problems. Our pest control services are designed to help homes and businesses get the protection they need. For more information about the most reliable scorpion exterminator near you, contact us today.

Scorpion Sting Risks

When your home is shared with a pest, safety immediately becomes a concern. In the event of a sting, you could experience a wide array of health effects. A-Better Exterminators works to protect your home and take a proactive approach. We work to prevent stings in the first place, but if you are sung, it is important to seek medical attention immediately.

Health risks include:

• Swelling: Swelling can lead to stiffness, irritation, and severe discomfort. Prolonged swelling can also increase the risk of infection.

• Muscle spasms: Muscle spasms usually include shaking and temporary loss of control of the muscle.

• Increased blood pressure: Increased blood pressure can lead to an array of health complications if left untreated, including kidney damage, memory loss, fluid buildup in the lungs, vision complications, and more.

• Increased heart rate: Increased heart rate can increase your risk for heart disease.

• Allergic reactions: Although very rare, scorpion venom is known to trigger an anaphylactic allergic reaction in some victims. Anaphylactic reactions often include rapid heart rate, weak pulse, feelings of anxiety, hives, difficulty breathing, hives, and more.

• Respiratory complications or difficulty: Scorpion venom is a neurotoxin, and can make it difficult to breathe.

• Respiratory failure: In exceedingly rare but severe cases, the neurotoxins found in the venom can cause respiratory complications to escalate to respiratory failure.

A-Better Exterminators works to look out for the community and reduce the risk of scorpion presence in your home. In the event of a sting, seek medical attention in the meantime. However, if you are fortunate enough to find a scorpion before anyone gets hurt, contact our Oklahoma City exterminators to clear out your home and protect your loved ones. For more information, contact us today.

Sting Symptoms

Scorpion venom is filled with an array of neurotoxins designed to attack and inhibit the nervous system. Symptoms can range from mild to severe, and while many stings are harmless, they are generally painful and have the potential to become deadly to some. If you experience any of these symptoms after a sting, seek medical attention immediately and then contact an A-Better Exterminator.

• Asthma-like symptoms
• Facial swelling
• Hives
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Drooling
• Allergic rhinitis
• Difficulty breathing
• Increased heart rate
• Shock
• Coma

If you experience any of these symptoms, it's important to get medical help as soon as possible. Once you spot a scorpion or a loved one has fallen victim to a sting, it's also important to contact a reputable exterminator that will restore safety to your home. We will cover all entry points and potential hiding spots to make sure you get great service and protection.

For more information, contact our specialists today.

Areas We Serve

• Oklahoma City, OK
• Moore, OK
• Edmond, OK
• Mustang, OK
• Tuttle, OK
• Norman, OK