Can multiple family members get alerts?
Yes. There are no limits to the number of people you can add to your account. They'll receive push notifications by simply by installing the app and joining your account.
What Happens After You Get a Scorpion Alert?
Why killing it isn't always the best option.
Your Phone Just Buzzed: Now What?
You’re making dinner. Or lying in bed. Or pulling into your driveway. Then—buzz. A push notification lights up your phone:
⚠️ Scorpion Detected in Living Room – North Wall
If you’ve got one of our plug-in Scorpion Detectors, that alert isn’t just noise. It’s a real-time warning that a scorpion has just been spotted on your floor, under UV light, in a specific part of your home.
This isn’t a guess or a false alarm. The Detector captured an image of a potential scorpion using smart image analysis and forwarded it to our system. If confirmed, it pushes that info straight to you.
What You See in the Alert
When you tap the notification, the app opens to show:
- Which Detector triggered the alert (e.g., “Nursery,” “Garage,” “Guest Room”)
- The time of detection
- A still photo of the scorpion on your floor
- The direction it appears to be moving
This context is powerful. You’re not left wondering if something crawled in—you see it. And more importantly, you know where it is and where it’s headed.
What You Do Next: Three Realistic Options
Once you’ve got the alert, what happens next is up to you. Most users fall into one of three camps:
1. Hunt It Down Immediately
Some people grab a flashlight and go full predator mode. If you’re home and the room is accessible, now is the best chance you’ll have to find the scorpion while it’s still on the move.
Tips:
- Use tongs, a mason jar, or a glue trap to capture it
- Don’t try to stomp it barefoot or grab it barehanded
- If it’s close to a child’s room or crib, don’t hesitate—get it out
2. Proceed With Caution
Not everyone wants to chase scorpions at 10 p.m. And that’s okay. With a verified location, you can simply:
- Keep the door to that room closed
- Warn other family members
- Inspect shoes, towels, and bedding before entering later
Knowing where it is helps you avoid a surprise encounter until you’re ready to deal with it.
3. Set a Trap and Monitor
If the scorpion was spotted in a high-traffic area like the hallway or laundry room, many users drop a glue trap or sticky pad near where it was last seen. Then let the Detector continue monitoring.
If it’s captured, you’ll know. If it’s not… the Detector may alert you again with an updated location and direction.
Why This Matters
Without a Detector, you’d never know it was there. Most scorpions are nocturnal, silent, and quick. And by morning, they could be hidden under a shoe, towel, or child’s toy.
With real-time alerts, you can:
- Respond quickly
- Avoid accidental stings
- Keep your family informed and safe
It turns a “hidden danger” into a manageable threat.
Final Thought
A scorpion alert on your phone isn’t a crisis—it’s a heads-up. It gives you the upper hand. Whether you trap it, track it, or just avoid it, you’re now in control of a situation that used to be pure guesswork.
That’s peace of mind. And in the desert Southwest, that goes a long way.
What is Scorpion Alert?
Get instant alerts when scorpions are detected in your home
Scorpion Detectors watch over your home at night, when scorpions are most active. The moment a scorpion crosses one, you get a phone alert — so you can act before it makes a home out of your shoe, bed, laundy basket, or anywhere else.
- Detectors arrive ready to plug in
- Live alerts go straight to your phone or watch, with location
- Alert multiple family members with a single account
- One flat monthly monitoring fee — no contract, cancel anytime
What homeowners are saying
We were finding scorpions in our couch! Now that we're using Scorpion Detectors, we catch them before they make it that far.
Kai
8 scorpions detected
We can't use glue traps and we don't want to smash scorpion guts into our new carpet, so Scorpion Alert is perfect for us.
Amy
14 scorpions detected
Scorpion Alert is the only subscription we never consider canceling. It’s essential out here, especially with our kids and puppies.
John
6 scorpions detected
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is there a monthly subscription?
The Scorpion Detectors you plug in around your house are your front line of defense, but they don't work alone. They're supported by our cloud-based AI assistant. They get regular health checks and performance updates to make sure they improve, adapt, and evolve automatically.
How can I tell if scorpions are active at night without constantly searching my house?
You don’t have to catch scorpions in the act—start with a quick UV flashlight sweep along baseboards, thresholds, and garage edges, where they often travel. If you want a lower-effort approach, passive perimeter monitoring can help you know when one shows up without nightly searches. These nighttime scorpion activity checks focus on the fastest places to scan first and how alerts can reduce guesswork.
What are Scorpion Alerts?
Scorpion Alerts are instant notifications sent to your phone when a Scorpion Detector identifies a scorpion inside your home. Each alert includes a photo and the location of the sighting, so you know exactly where the scorpion was detected and can take action right away. These alerts are designed to give families peace of mind and help prevent stings by making sure you’re aware of scorpions before they become a danger to children or pets.
What does it mean if I see two scorpions locked together—is that mating or fighting?
Scorpion courtship often looks like a sustained “handshake” where they clasp pincers and move together in short bursts, sometimes pivoting or circling as the male searches for the right surface. That coordinated movement is usually the classic promenade, not a fight—though things can turn risky during separation. This guide to scorpion mating dance steps breaks down what you’re seeing and why you shouldn’t try to break them up with bare hands.
Is a scorpion in a glue trap dead, or can it still sting me?
Assume it can still move and sting until you confirm there’s no motion in the legs or tail, because “looks dead” isn’t a reliable test. The safest approach is to keep your distance, use long tongs to gently tap the trap, and avoid putting your hands or face close (a UV light at night can help you see clearly). This section also explains why bare-handed handling is risky and what to do next if you’re unsure in this glue trap scorpion safety checklist.
