Escorpioes
In short
Escorpiões (scorpions) are venomous arachnids currently causing significant public health concern in Brazil due to a rise in stings and accidents. Recent reports highlight record numbers of incidents in Paraná and over 6,700 accidents recorded in Goiás this year.
Who they are now
They are venomous arthropods that are currently seeing increased activity due to high temperatures. Local governments in Brazil are actively managing their populations in cemeteries and residential areas to prevent fatalities.
Why they are in the news
People are searching for them because of a surge in medical emergencies, including a near-fatal sting of a child in Vitória da Conquista and record-breaking accident rates in several Brazilian states.
An example of their work
In Marília, local authorities have launched mobilisation campaigns to teach the population how to prevent scorpion infestations alongside dengue control.
Easy to mix up
Rey Escorpión