Pest Identification
Scorpion Identification and Property Tips
| Apr 21, 2022
Striped bark scorpion with slender pincers, dark stripes on its back and an upturned tail.
The striped bark scorpion is Missouri’s native scorpion. Avoid handling a scorpion found around your home.
Identification and habits
It is pale yellow-brown with two darker lengthwise stripes and a curled tail ending in a stinger. It occurs particularly in warm, rocky habitat in southern Missouri and may shelter under stored materials or in buildings.
What to do at your property
Use care around stored wood and debris, and avoid reaching into concealed spaces. Record indoor sightings and check accessible entry gaps. Seek medical advice for a concerning sting reaction and ask for identification if the animal is uncertain.
Photograph the pest clearly and note where and when it appeared. Ask Plank about identification and whether inspection, prevention or selected treatment is appropriate. The service scope and any follow-up are confirmed for your property.
Reference: Missouri Department of Conservation: Striped bark scorpion.
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Photo: Adrian Torres B., striped bark scorpion, CC0 public domain dedication.
