Given the possible presence of scorpions during the summer season, from the Municipality they explained what are the basic care to avoid bites. “Although they can appear anywhere, the most propitious places are those that are dark and humid, so it is important to keep clean spaces with accumulated debris or firewood, sheds and vacant lots,” explained the local Zoonosis director, Paola Micelli.
Likewise, from the area dependent on the Ministry of Health they requested check and shake bedding, clothing, and shoes, use caution when examining drawers or shelves, and avoid walking barefoot in areas where their presence may be presumed.
On the other hand, special caution should be taken in natural shelters, such as under bark from trees, stones or bricks, clean the rooms carefully and regularly and use sanitary grates in drains and toilets.
Other preventive measures consist of control entrances and exits of pipes, openings, crevices, underground chambers, basements and elevator shafts, place weather stripping or woven wire on doors and windows, plaster walls and repair cracks.
The Commune also recommended examine the garbage to reduce the number of insects, especially cockroaches, the favorite food of these arthropods. When collecting waste, do not use your hands, but use a broom and shovel to avoid potential bites.
In the event of an accident with scorpions, children should attend the Toxicological Advice and Assistance Center of the Sor María Ludovica Children’s Hospital at 14th Street N° 1631 or call the toll-free number 0-800-222-9911. If the victim is an adult, they can go to any hospital.
Finally, according to what was reported by the Zoonosis area, those people who capture the specimen can take it to the headquarters located at 2 bis and 528 from Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
