Is pest control safe around a newborn baby?

Properly applied professional exterior treatments pose minimal risk when standard precautions are followed. The risks of an untreated infestation — scorpion stings, cockroach allergens, mosquito-borne disease — are often greater than the risk of treatment.

How do I protect my baby from scorpions in Arizona?

Keep the crib away from walls, use leg interceptors under each crib leg, tuck in all bedding, and do a nightly UV blacklight inspection of the nursery. Monthly professional scorpion treatment during April-October is strongly recommended.

Should I use pest control in the nursery?

Never apply pesticides directly in the nursery. Treat the exterior of the nursery wall and adjacent rooms. Use physical barriers (door sweeps, weatherstripping) and non-chemical methods (sticky traps, diatomaceous earth in wall voids) in the room itself.