How to keep scorpions away: all the tips to follow at home
Scorpions are creatures that can be risky. There are more than 2,000 different types of scorpions in the world, and some of them can kill a person. However, scorpions found in Italy are generally not dangerous.
It may happen to notice their presence in the house. These are small animals that stay away from light and noise, so they come out mainly at night to look for food.
To eliminate them from our domestic environments, a series of measures can be implemented in order to avoid creating favorable conditions for them and therefore attracting them to the house .
For this reason, therefore, it is not necessary to immediately resort to industrial products that can harm them and the environment.
Let’s see what to do.
- Aeration: scorpions are animals that prefer humid places, for this reason it is advisable to ventilate domestic environments as much as possible by opening doors and windows for several hours during the day.
- Avoid what attracts them: loving humidity, a major source of attraction for scorpions is water. So try not to leave water in sinks or saucers when you water your plants. In addition, it repels insects such as spiders and ants that scorpions feed on.
- Eliminate hiding places: if you see cracks or holes in the walls, it would be advisable to cover and/or close them. In fact, these small dark and humid ravines are the ideal environments for their hiding places.
- Insecticide: if you notice their presence in the house and cannot eliminate them in any other way, you can always use natural insecticides to apply to the affected areas, so that the smell keeps them away.