How to Prevent Scorpions from Getting in Your Bed in 10 Easy Ways

Finding a scorpion in your bed is rare for those living in an urban metropolis; however, it’s not uncommon for those in rural areas. 

Unfortunately, such people often find an unwanted companion on the bed ready to sting.

Now, if you have don’t want to peek-a-boo with death on your bed, here are a few ways you can use to learn how to prevent scorpions from getting in your bed. You must stop them from climbing in to spend night with you.

Scorpions are not friendly animals to begin with, and they can actually give you run for money for real. So it’s always better to stay prepared than regretting later. I have learned this thing after paying the price. I have researched dig in this topic and curated 10 ways of stopping scorpions from entering our bed.

If you’re interested in learning how to prevent scorpions from getting in your bed, then you just need to read the next few paragraphs properly. The steps are self-explanatory and very easy to use. Let’s get started then,

Use sticky traps

If you live in a forested or rural area, it’s always advisable to have some sticky tapes handy. These tapes can be used to trap rats, other insects, and scorpions. Overall, it’s s secure method, but it is a bit challenging to dispose of the scorpion once it’s trapped. 

The scorpions can be trapped near the entry or in the bed areas, simply inaccessible by you.

Position your bed

It’s advisable to keep your bed a few inches away from the walls and have the bedposts in mason jars. While scorpions can climb walls, they cannot climb smooth surfaces like glass jars. Besides, keep your bedding off the ground at all times.

 Unlike termites, scorpions are not interested in your bed frame; it’s the comfort of the bedding that they seek. Thus no part of your bedding like sheets or blankets should be left hanging.

Eliminate moisture

It has been discovered that scorpions enter the bedroom and get into beds, especially in searching for water. Thus, keep your room’s nooks and corners free of moisture to ensure that you don’t have these creatures visiting. You can also use a dehumidifier to lower the moisture levels. 

Use a smooth surface

Find a piece of plastic or glass that is a few inches longer and wider than your bed. Cardboard is not a good choice since it’s not a smooth surface, and scorpions can climb it. Scorpions, though are great climbers, require some texture to hold on to. 

Now, using a fishing wire, have the pieces of plastic or glass hung on all four sides of your bed from a celling a few inches away from the bed. This should stop the scorpions on the ceiling (if any) from getting down on your bed.

However, make sure the smooth surface is wider and longer than your bed so that the scorpions can simply slide on the floor and not get in your bed.

Destroy their nests

Scorpions prefer to hide in moist and dark places during the daytime. Thus, if there is any such corner in your house or a structure that will provide the ideal location, inspect them regularly, or better yet, get rid of them. 

You can try the following methods:

Get rid of other insects

Scorpions often interact and mingle with other insects to get their food. Such insects are ants, roaches, and other crawlies. Thus, it’s advisable to keep these insects out of your home, which will keep the scorpions away. 

Use a black light

A blacklight source will allow you to spot any scorpions in your home and backyard and then get them removed manually. Mature scorpions often have a bright yellow glow when a blacklight is shone. You can then use a pair of pliers and put the scorpion in a mason jar. 

Though this method does not ensure that the future scorpion problem will be solved, at least you can sleep soundly at night knowing that no creepy crawler is trying to snuggle with you.

Seal your home

If you have cracks near your bedroom, you must spot and fix them. Mostly scorpions enter a room through vents, walls, drains, and ceiling fixtures. Besides the cracks, maintain the hygiene of the drains. Regularly use a good cleaning agent to dislodge any buildup in them. If done once a week, scorpions will not be able to enter through the drain. 

Try cinnamon oil

Cinnamon has some scorpion-elimination properties. It’s a natural bug repellent and can thus be used on scorpions. Though it’s not a long-lasting method, it can come in handy for a short time. Simply spray the oil on your bed or near other areas which might be under a scorpion attack. 

Use lavender

Like cinnamon oil, lavender oil is also ideal for keeping scorpions away from your bedroom. Once you are done cleaning, spray some of this oil in your bedroom to keep it smelling good and scorpions away. Then, reuse the oil around and on your bed during the night.

You can also have a citrus or lavender plant in your bedroom, serving the dual purpose of aesthetics and that of a bug eliminator.

Indeed having a scorpion in your bed is scary, especially if you have a child in the house. But thankfully, there are these fantastic methods mentioned above that can help you eliminate scorpions effectively. However, if the problem seems to persist, it might be essential to contact a professional. 

Hopefully, now you know how to prevent scorpions from getting in your bed. If you still have any queries, feel free to use the comments box below, I will be more than happy to answer those.