Scorpions worry residents after death of child in the interior of SP Almost four months after the death of Bernardo de Lima Mendes, aged 3, who was stung by a scorpion in Conchal (SP), the appearance of venomous animals continues to worry the city's residents. Conchal City Hall said that it has carried out permanent actions to prevent, monitor and control scorpions, removing 880 tons of rubble and various types of materials from the neighborhoods, in addition to carrying out preventive pest control in urban areas to eliminate, mainly cockroaches. (See the full positioning below). ? Follow g1 São Carlos and Araraquara on Instagram Businessman André de Andrade Padilha has already been stung by scorpions twice this year: once when handing out clothes to his wife and the other when putting on shoes. "For us who are big, things like that, we can handle the impact. A small child can't handle it." Resident of the Santa Luzia neighborhood and father of two children, André intends to move with his family to avoid further accidents. "I'm going to my mother-in-law's house so I can take care of my children because here I can't leave them in the garage." Stings and scorpions inside the house worry residents after the death of a child in Conchal, SP EPTV/Reproduction More news from the region: TRABIJU: Fire in garage destroys city hall vehicles in the interior of SP; transport services are affected SÃO CARLOS: Cargo of cigarettes valued at R$ 1.2 million disappears after robbery in the interior of SP RIO CLARO: Shooting with 2 dead and 3 injured: argument between 3 women started a fight; see 9 points about the case Several residents report the appearance of scorpions. "It's complicated because we don't have peace, right? Put us in bed, we're looking at the sofa and scorpions are always appearing. So how can we stay [calm], right? There's no way," said retired Rosania Zavarize. Worrying scenario According to the Strategic Health Information Center, Conchal recorded 14 accidents with scorpions in 2026, until July 23, and the death of Bernardo. Last year, there were 19 cases, with no deaths. And in 2024, 14 occurrences. The survey reinforces the scenario of concern in the municipality, as residents continue to find scorpions in properties, despite the combat actions announced by the city hall. Retired Pedro Luiz Zavarize said that the city council previously asked for the drains to be covered, as it was going to carry out pest control of the sewage network to reduce cockroaches - the main food sources for venomous people, but, according to him, this no longer happens. Stings and scorpions inside the house worry residents after the death of a child in Conchal, SP EPTV/Reproduction and Social Networks At the time Bernardo died, in April this year, the municipal administration announced combat actions with cleaning efforts and the removal of almost 900 tons of rubble from houses and land. Meanwhile, residents have to live with the problem. "I felt a strong needle. And it was inside the living room. It's the third time it appeared, in the space of a year", said real estate agent Gustavo Henrique Bella. Retiree Maria Aparecida de Souza stated that she closes her doors so that scorpions do not enter her home. "Because I'm afraid. That animal is too dangerous." What the city hall says In a statement, the City Council of Conchal said that it has carried out permanent actions to prevent, inspect and control scorpions, removing 880 tons of rubble and various types of materials from the neighborhoods, in addition to carrying out preventive pest control in urban areas to eliminate, mainly cockroaches, which serve as food for scorpions, and management in critical areas that resulted in the displacement and capture of scorpions during field operations. The application of natural repellent was also carried out around the riparian forest of Jardim São Paulo, as a complementary measure to prevent and reduce the circulation of these animals. The administration also carried out preventive pest control at the Municipal Cemetery. According to the city hall, guidance actions for the population continue to be carried out on a permanent basis, reinforcing the importance of cleaning backyards, eliminating rubbish, sealing gaps and controlling insects that encourage the permanence of these animals. The municipality said it maintains contact with the technical reference of the State Department of Health. As part of this support, municipal tax agents participated in specific training on the management and control of scorpions. Furthermore, he said that he remains in contact with state bodies to exchange information, technical monitoring and evaluate new coping strategies, including the possibility of bringing forward the reapplication of the natural repellent used in the monitored regions, considering the weather conditions and recent records of occurrences. 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