Expert warned against insects that emerge in extreme heat

Veterinarian Serkan Eroğlu, who provides information about insects that emerge in extreme heat, said, ‘In hot weather, citizens living in detached vineyard houses need to make arrangements in their homes.’ Eroğlu stated that in warming weather, water puddles around houses and grass need to be cleaned, as creatures such as snakes, scorpions, vipers, ticks, and mosquitoes begin to emerge in extreme heat. He emphasized that dangerous situations for human health can also arise, especially ticks and mosquitoes. He mentioned that in the summer months, we now live in detached vineyard houses. During the winter period, under the snow, there may be scorpions, centipedes, or vipers hibernating under the leaves of trees. These creatures become active. Now citizens in rural areas need to make arrangements in their homes. They need to clean up puddles or waste grass in basement or garden areas regularly and even spray around their homes with some pesticides. Because they need to be careful not to be bitten or stung by these creatures. For citizens who will picnic in green areas or by the water, they should wear boots. Especially when walking in these areas because they cannot fully see snakes or other creatures among the grass, taking precautions like this can be helpful. In conclusion, these areas are the living space of these creatures, and we are entering their living spaces.’
‘Especially in recreational areas, Serkan Eroğlu emphasized that citizens need to be very careful against ticks.’ He continued his words as follows: ‘With the warming of the weather, ticks are creatures that transmit many diseases, especially Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever. It would be healthier for our citizens to have picnics in remote areas away from animal grazing areas, which we call pastures, when they go to recreational areas. They can use tick repellents or sprays, or other medications. Those who will picnic can wear protective boots or galoshes on their feet rather than sitting next to the grass. It is more appropriate for them to wear light-colored clothes. Because they are flat and black in color, it is easier to see these animals in light-colored clothes. If our citizens are exposed to tick bites, they should first go to the nearest health center, and they should not remove the ticks themselves. Ticks need to be removed under a doctor’s supervision. They should choose picnic areas carefully. In this regard, active ticks can also attach to humans, sheep, goats, cattle, stray animals, or pets. Therefore, we need to be careful. After returning from grazing or picnic areas, we need to constantly check ourselves.’