Scorpion Alert in Istanbul! Two Districts on Edge.
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Following a locust infestation in Istanbul, a scorpion alert has been issued. The alert applies to two districts of Istanbul. Experts have explained what needs to be done.
Following the locust invasion in Istanbul, a fear of scorpions has begun. High humidity levels in the city have led to an increase in scorpion sightings, particularly in the Kağıthane and Üsküdar districts. Professors have issued warnings to the public regarding scorpions.
Following the giant grasshoppers that made headlines in Istanbul last month, scorpions are now causing concern. It is reported that scorpions are seen more frequently in Üsküdar and Kağıthane, and that their increased population during the summer months allows them to enter homes. Experts, however, state that there is no need to panic due to the scorpions seen in the city and point out that simple precautions can be taken.
Haber 7 - Following the massive locust invasion in the Marmara Region, there has been an increase in the scorpion population. After scorpions were even seen in high-rise buildings in Istanbul, experts issued a warning: "Don't kill them, keep them away from your home with peppermint oil."
Esra GÜNTEPE-Hadican EROL / ISTANBUL – While the recent sightings of scorpions around homes and buildings in Istanbul have caused concern, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Aydın stated that scorpions may approach living spaces, especially during hot and humid weather.
Following the sighting of giant grasshoppers in the Marmara Region last month, scorpions are now causing concern in Istanbul. The increasing number of scorpions due to the summer heat, and their presence even in high-rise buildings, has alarmed residents. However, experts advise against panicking, recommending that scorpions not be killed but instead repelled using herbal methods such as peppermint oil.
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