I had heard about chickens...I'd probably rather have a chicken than a cat...doubt the HOA would like it much though! :)

Thanks again, Amy. Guess my estimate is consistent with what you paid. I unfortunately don't like cats, but I've heard the same thing. Also chickens, strangely enough:) Glass jars on the legs...may have to do that.

The home I lived in that was sealed for Scorpions was 2333 square feet and a 2 story. This was 7 years ago so prices may be a little higher now. I actually had black lights in my bedroom I would use at night so I wouldn't step on one and I made sure none of my bedding touched the floor and put the legs of my bed in glass jars...I really didn't want to sleep with one of those buggers!

If you like cats (I don't), they are the natural predator of scorpions...but you can't declaw them since that helps them kill the scorpion.

I'm sure you've heard all the other helpful tips about getting rid of their food supply...crickets, roaches and spiders. So pest control monthly is a must.

Good luck...I know what a creepy feeling it is.

Thanks Amy. Do you mind telling me how big your house is? I was quoted a number roughly based on the square footage and want to make sure it's consistent.

Hi Ed,
I was once known as the "Scorpion Queen" after killing over 90 scorpions in my Warner Ranch home in Tempe over about 6 months. I had the home sealed at a cost of about $700 which cut down the scorpion sitings inside my home to about 1 a month. Unfortunately, scorpions are very territorial and especially love preserve lots and golf lots or homes that are built on old orchard sites. I used Arizona Exterminating for the sealing and also posted an article scorpions on my blog at the link below. Good luck!