City Wide Pest Control has been delivering commercial scorpion control across Phoenix and Arizona for over 40 years.
A bark scorpion sting in your workplace creates an immediate liability issue. For apartments, scorpion complaints drive tenant turnover faster than almost any other pest. For hotels, resorts, and hospitality properties, a single scorpion sighting in a guest room can generate negative reviews that damage your reputation for years. Arizona bark scorpions are the most venomous scorpion species in North America, and they thrive in commercial environments across the Phoenix metro.
City Wide Pest Control has been delivering commercial scorpion control across Phoenix and Arizona for over 40 years. As a trusted scorpion exterminator for commercial properties in Phoenix, we hold contracts with State, County, and City buildings, the same accountability and professionalism protect your business. Licensed, bonded, and insured.
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Scorpion problems on commercial properties are a safety issue and a liability risk. Call City Wide Pest Control to schedule a property assessment and custom scorpion management plan. Nearly 40 years of commercial expertise. Licensed, documented, and ready to protect your business.
Call: (602) 944-0099
Watch for these warning signs at your home or property.
Employee or tenant reports of scorpion sightings inside offices, hallways, or units
Scorpions found in restrooms, utility closets, or mechanical rooms
Bark scorpions on exterior block walls, near entry points, or around landscaping
Seasonal increase in sightings during warm months (April through October)
Scorpion activity around exterior lighting that attracts prey insects
Multiple sightings in a short period, indicating an established population
If your business is experiencing scorpion activity, call (602) 944-0099 for a commercial assessment. ---
The Arizona bark scorpion (Centruroides sculpturatus) is the only scorpion species in the United States with venom considered medically significant. Stings cause intense pain, numbness, and in some cases, particularly for children, elderly, or immunocompromised individuals, serious medical complications requiring emergency treatment.
For employers, a scorpion sting on your property creates workers' compensation claims and potential OSHA concerns. For property managers, recurring scorpion complaints are a leading reason tenants break leases in Valley apartment communities. For hospitality, a single scorpion photo on a travel review site can cost thousands in lost bookings.
Arizona's desert climate and block wall construction create ideal scorpion habitat in commercial settings. Bark scorpions climb walls, squeeze through gaps as narrow as a credit card, and congregate in areas with moisture and prey insects. Without consistent professional scorpion pest control, business properties in Phoenix see populations grow each season. Dedicated bark scorpion control in commercial environments requires expertise that goes beyond general pest management.
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Straw-colored, 2-3 inches long, the only medically significant scorpion in Arizona. Climbs walls, ceilings, and any textured surface. Congregates in groups during cooler months. Found in block walls, utility areas, bathrooms, and mechanical rooms.
Arizona's largest scorpion, 5-6 inches, dark brown/olive with yellow legs. Less common in commercial settings but found in desert-edge properties. Burrows in landscaping and enters buildings at ground level.
Medium-sized, 2-3 inches, striped tail. Ground-dwelling, common around landscaping and exterior foundations. Less likely to climb into upper floors.
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These practical steps help reduce pest activity between professional treatments.
Install door sweeps on all exterior doors, bark scorpions enter through gaps as small as 1/16 inch
Seal plumbing penetrations, utility entries, and cracks in the building envelope
Reduce exterior lighting or switch to amber/yellow bulbs that attract fewer prey insects
Keep landscaping trimmed away from building perimeters, eliminate ground cover and debris near foundations
Address moisture issues, fix irrigation leaks, ensure proper drainage, repair condensation problems
Remove harborage, stack pallets off the ground, eliminate cardboard storage near walls
When you need a reliable scorpion exterminator commercial phoenix, City Wide has over 40 years of experience
of scorpion management across the Valley's toughest scorpion zones
State, County, and City buildings trust our scorpion programs
technicians and office personnel fully licensed by the Arizona Office of Pest Management
we understand scorpion behavior, seasonal patterns, and effective treatment protocols for commercial properties
detailed service records for property management and corporate reporting
addressing scorpions and their prey for sustainable, long-term control
responsive local service with a real account manager, not a robo machine

Monthly service is the standard for scorpion management in Arizona. Properties in high-pressure zones, desert-edge locations, older block wall construction, or areas with heavy scorpion history, may benefit from bi-weekly service during peak season (April through October).
We significantly reduce scorpion populations and prevent interior entry through consistent treatment and exclusion. Because bark scorpions travel from surrounding desert and neighboring properties, complete elimination on open commercial properties requires ongoing management. Our goal is zero interior sightings.
Yes. We use targeted application methods, crack and crevice treatments, perimeter applications, and dust in wall voids, that minimize exposure in occupied spaces. Products are selected for commercial environments and applied according to label specifications. We schedule service around your operations.
Seek medical attention if the person experiences severe symptoms, difficulty breathing, or is a child, elderly, or has health conditions. For healthy adults, bark scorpion stings typically cause localized pain and numbness. Contact us at (602) 944-0099 to report the sting so we can assess and address the situation.
Yes. Multi-family scorpion management is one of our specialties. We treat common areas, building perimeters, individual units, and work with property management to implement exclusion and prevention strategies across the entire community.
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Yes. City Wide Pest Control provides scorpion pest control business phoenix with over 40 years of experience. Our state-licensed technicians deliver proven results backed by our service warranty. Call (602) 944-0099 to get started.
Yes. City Wide Pest Control provides bark scorpion control commercial with over 40 years of experience. Our state-licensed technicians deliver proven results backed by our service warranty. Call (602) 944-0099 to get started.
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