scorpions in kissimmee *seriously???

[loveWDWalways]

we are curently at "the world" having a great time, but in our rental house this morning,, there was a scorpion.....
uh,, really?
I though bedbugs were the worst thing around.
now I gotta worry about these suckers in our bed?

I hope you haven't found anymore! Update us if you do. I'm curious about this situation!

I've been on such a City Data forums kick and have been reading non-stop about snakes/critters in FL and how people deal with them, do they see them in the yard, do they see them in the HOUSE , etc., but scorpions never seemed to be mentioned as much as other creatures ... and I thought the earwig infestation we had from late spring until early fall last year was bad (it was, but still ...)

Although, there are so many other amazing things about FL that always entice me to want to move there. =)

 

[horseshowmom]

I've spent a LOT of time in Florida. Growing up we went frequently (often 4 times a year). I went to college for awhile in West Palm Beach before coming home to finish. My parents retired to Central FL more than 20 years ago. As a married adult, it's been our favorite vacation spot. I have NEVER seen a scorpion in Florida (San Antonio is a different subject. ).

When I saw this thread, I googled and was surprised to see there's actually a Florida Scorpion. While I know they only sting, I don't want to be stung.

 

[chiefmickeymouse]

well according to ORKIN

There is no difference between a cockroach and a palmetto bug. The cockroach is also known as the waterbug, Croton bug and palmetto bug. Originally from tropical Africa, cockroaches are thought to have been brought to North America aboard slave ships. Today, they are found thriving across the globe.
Palmetto bugs are reddish-brown in color and are considered large insects, sometimes exceeding 1.5 inches in length. Some cockroach species have wings, although most are incapable of flight. Adult cockroaches have shiny bodies with yellow margins behind the head. Male and female cockroaches are typically approximately the same size and appear similar. Both have a pair of cerci at the tip of the abdomen, although only males have styli.
Palmetto bugs eat mostly organic matter but will feed on almost anything, including paper. They are commonly found in dark, moist areas such as basements, floor drains, bathtubs and sewers. Outdoors, they are found in yards, woodpiles, hollow trees and mulch. If you have discovered a palmetto bug infestation, contact your local pest control professional to discuss extermination options.

Boy, I wish I could convince my DIL's of this. They live in Texas and anytime you go in one of their bathrooms at night you can expect to do battle with a Palmetto Bug or two. When DH mentioned this to them, they said "that's not a roach, that's a water bug". Hmmm, ok, but could you make the not-roaches go away because they are icking me out?

 

[Talking Hands]

Florida, land of cockroaches, scorpions, love bugs and other assorted insects. Whether love them or hate them you have to learn to deal with them.

 

[Art 1]

Florida, land of cockroaches, scorpions, love bugs and other assorted insects. Whether love them or hate them you have to learn to deal with them.

...and rattlesnakes. (I've killed a few) and pythons, I found one once in the middle of the road and caught it. Gave it to a neighbor kid and he kept it for a pet.

 

[mickeysgal]

We have a cabin in the mountains and every stinkin' year we have problems with scorpions despite monthly pest control. It comes with the territory of the region. We've had them here at home - rarely - but we do sometimes get them. They no longer frighten me to death.