With the arrival of the high temperatures, it is common to find scorpions in some homes. Below you will find the measures to consider to prevent scorpion stings and recommendations in case of being stung.
## Personal Protection
1. **Check and shake clothing** and footwear before using them.
2. **Shake bedding** before going to bed or putting a baby or child to bed.
3. **Avoid walking barefoot** in areas where scorpions are known to be present.
## Indoor Space Protection
1. **Install weather stripping or screens** on doors and windows, as well as on drains in rooms and bathrooms.
2. **Inspect plumbing entries and exits**, openings, and crevices; plaster walls; repair cracks in floors, walls, and ceilings.
3. **Maintain control of underground chambers**, pipes, basements, elevator shafts, and wall cavities.
## Peri-Domiciliary Area
1. **Periodically tidy up** homes and their surroundings.
2. **Control garbage disposal** to reduce the number of insects (crickets and cockroaches) that serve as food for scorpions.
3. **Avoid accumulation** of construction materials, debris, firewood, and leaf litter.
4. **Handle waste with caution**, avoiding doing it with bare hands.
## Natural Predators
Chickens, toads, and cats are natural predators of scorpions.
Additional Considerations:
– Scorpions tend to hide in wall cracks, under boxes, cardboard, stacks of bricks, tiles, wood, and ground cracks.
– Chemical treatments are often ineffective and can displace scorpions from their shelters, increasing the risk of accidents.
– Environmental management is the best prevention measure.
## In Case of Scorpion Sting
– **Children:** They should be immediately taken to the nearest hospital.
– **Adults:** Consult your doctor, especially if the person has hypertension or diabetes.
– **Pain relief:** Ice can help alleviate the pain of the sting.
These measures are crucial to protect yourself and act properly in the event of the presence of scorpions at home.
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