Stop Kids Catching Bed Bugs At School This Term

Bed bugs at school are far more common than you think. The reason why is simple: most school have hundreds of children, who come from a wide variety of households. With that many children it’s almost guaranteed that someone has bed bugs. In this post you’ll learn what you need to know about this problem as well as how to deal with it.

Why are these insects so rife in the classroom?

The problem with bed bugs is that they move around which is why it’s hard to get rid of them completely. During the night these bugs come out of hiding and walk the length and breadth of your room. They get into everything, even your child’s school bags and clothing. Bed bugs are attracted to human sweat and pheromones, and this is why they go for clothes and bags.

Your child then goes to school and these bugs get transferred to another child. The exact opposite is also true. It could be your child who is picking up bed bugs at school. They then come home, and the bugs begin to breed. Next thing you know, your house is infested. There’s also the possibility that the school itself is infested.

Bed bugs are a lot more common than you think and places like schools and student accommodation are a bed bug magnet. There’s no reason why they shouldn’t be at your child’s school. Another issue could be if your child goes on a school trip. This will further help to spread bed bugs amongst students.

How to solve the problem of bed bugs at school

So how do you combat the problem of bed bugs at school and picking them up in public places? The best thing to do is create a safe zone for your child’s bag and clothing. When they came home have them leave their bag in this place, by the front door. Do not let them take their bag up to their room. The bag should then be emptied and thoroughly inspected for these bugs. Many children like to change into their own clothes when they come home from school – this is a help. You can inspect the clothes for bugs. The next best thing to do is wash their uniform. This will ensure that any lurking bed bugs are completely destroyed.

If your child does pick up bed bugs at school, then you need to take action quickly. First of all, it’s a good idea to inform the school. Do not be shy about this. It’s important that they know that someone is bringing bugs to the school. In addition to this, the best advise we can give you is to call in pest control immediately. Many people think they can handle this problem themselves, but this usually isn’t the case. Bed bugs breed quickly and are extremely good at hiding away. This means they are extremely difficult to get rid of and in most cases, you will need professional help.