08/04/2026
August is one of the busiest months for scorpions in West Texas!
Did you know?
Female scorpions give birth to live babies—not eggs.
A single mom can have 20–35 babies, and some litters can reach 50 or more.
The babies immediately climb onto their mother's back, where they ride safely until their first molt, usually 1–3 weeks later.
August's extreme heat sends scorpions looking for cooler, shaded places—which often means garages, sheds, attics, and even inside your home.
Warm August nights are when scorpions are most active, hunting insects and searching for water.
If you're seeing one scorpion, there may be more hiding nearby.
Don't wait until they move in. August is the perfect time for a professional scorpion treatment to help protect your home and family.
Southwestern A-1 Pest Control
Licensed & insured applicators
Call today: 432-263-6514
Or 1-800-346-0441
Midland 432-686-9762
Odessa 432-333-9962
Serving Big Spring and surrounding areas since 1954!