Scorpion Stings: What To Do if You’re Stung and How To Avoid It
Scorpions are easy to spot when you’re out in the yard or looking under a rock, but they get inside houses more often than most individuals expect. They slip through small gaps, hide in dark crevices, and turn stacked firewood, potted plants, and tidy landscaping into convenient hiding spots.
Because they move so quietly, scorpions can go unnoticed until someone disturbs them. That’s why a sting often comes as a total surprise. One moment you’re putting on a slipper, the next you’re dealing with a sharp, burning pain. Before that happens, be ready with these tips from Brooks Pest Solutions on how to treat a scorpion sting and avoid them altogether.
Are Scorpion Stings Dangerous?
All scorpion stings are painful, but the level of danger varies. Factors such as the scorpion’s species, the victim’s age and overall health, and the location of the sting all play a role. Healthy adults typically recover after experiencing only pain and localized swelling. But children, older adults, and people with certain medical conditions are at greater risk of severe reactions that can require urgent medical care.
If you live in parts of the Southwest, the local Arizona bark scorpion is one species that can cause more serious symptoms than most other scorpion stings. The majority of stings don’t become life-threatening in healthy adults. Regardless, if you have concerns after a scorpion sting, see a doctor.
Scorpion Sting Symptoms
Scorpion sting symptoms can range from immediate, localized pain to full-body, also called systemic, reactions. The most common outcome is a sharp, burning pain at the sting site, sometimes with redness, swelling, or numbness limited to the nearby area. Those localized stings are usually manageable at home.
Systemic stings happen when venom affects the nervous system and other organs. Because scorpion venom often contains neurotoxins, a severe sting can lead to symptoms far from the site of the sting. This includes muscle twitching, trouble breathing, drooling, restlessness, abnormal eye movements, or vomiting.
These signs indicate the need for immediate professional scorpion sting treatment. Remember that children tend to develop severe symptoms faster than adults, so watch kids closely after any sting.
Get Scorpion Control With Brooks Pest Solutions
If you’ve seen scorpions on your property, or you want to stop them from getting in at all, call Brooks Pest Solutions to arrange an inspection and recommended follow-up.
Give us a call to schedule scorpion control services. Get started today and request a quote.