{"id":6743,"date":"2019-10-17T14:19:38","date_gmt":"2019-10-17T14:19:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wp-www-bedbugbbq-com.msgsndr.com\/?p=6743"},"modified":"2019-10-17T14:19:38","modified_gmt":"2019-10-17T14:19:38","slug":"brunswick-bed-bug-scare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bedbugbbq.com\/brunswick-bed-bug-scare\/","title":{"rendered":"Brunswick Bed Bug Scare"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Brunswick elementary school will be closed today (10\/17\/19) and tomorrow (10\/18\/19) due to a bed bug scare. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BrunswickCitySchools\/posts\/2467785793341389\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to a Facebook post<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a bed bug was recently found on a student\u2019s folder. The bug was caught, sealed in a bag and is being taken to the Medina County Board of Health to confirm that it is a bed bug.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FBrunswickCitySchools%2Fposts%2F2467785793341389&amp;width=500\" width=\"500\" height=\"717\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can be very hard for schools to effectively deal with a bed bug infestation, due to the sheer size of the student body and school. However, as a school you can take the proper steps to better prepare your students, teachers, staff, and parents in case one ever happens.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyone Can Get Bed Bugs<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First and foremost, it is important to understand that anyone can get <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bedbugbbq.com\/how-to-identify-bed-bugs\/what-is-a-bed-bug\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bed bugs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It doesn&#8217;t matter where you go to school, live, or work, everyone is vulnerable to bed bugs. Bed bugs are known as natural born hitchhikers. This means that bed bugs can latch onto you from anywhere and anyone, no one is safe. So even if you believe it is impossible to get them because your house is sparkling clean, this should be a wakeup call to understand how you can better prevent it from happening in your home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bed Bugs Invading Schools<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like this Brunswick elementary school has experienced, bed bug scares can happen anywhere, even in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bedbugbbq.com\/how-to-prevent-bed-bugs\/coming-home-from-school-with-bed-bugs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">schools<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. With how closely knit all the students and teachers are within schools, it is easy for bed bugs to spread from person to person. Also, bed bugs have no preference whether they go home with students, teachers, staff members, or administration. That is why it is ideal for all <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bedbugbbq.com\/how-to-prevent-bed-bugs\/bed-bugs-at-work\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">staff to be educated and trained<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in how to properly deal with a bed bug encounter in their classrooms.If your school does not have a current plan in place, it could be valuable to bring it up to your school administration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important if you are a teacher or staff member, to take these precautionary steps if you believe you have spotted a bed bug:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, discreetly ask the student to step out of the classroom<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try to properly seal the bed bug in a bag for proper identification by bed bug professionals, it is important to keep the bug intact\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collect and check the rest of the student\u2019s items and clothing for bed bugs or signs of bed bugs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thoroughly inspect the item and general area where the bed bug was spotted<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immediately tell your school administration of your bed bug encounter so they can get in contact with a bed bug professional to take further action<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alert all the parents of the students at your school<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you work within a school with a bed bug scare, it is possible you can be their next victim. In order to prevent further infestation, when you arrive home you need to immediately wash and dry all your clothing and items on high heat. Then, you will need to further inspect all of your belongings, including your shoes and purse. This is important because bed bugs love to hide in small crevices.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prevent Your Kids From Bringing Home Bed Bugs<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though bed bugs have no bias against their victims, you are still able to prevent a bed bug infestation to spread from school to your home with these following methods:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The easiest way to prevent bed bugs is to wash and dry your children\u2019s backpacks on high heat weekly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For extra precaution inspect your student\u2019s belongings on a consistent basis before they enter the premises of your home<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t forget to check the more trivial hiding places like any pockets, seams, and other small crevices<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep all school items in a neutral areas away from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bedbugbbq.com\/how-to-prevent-bed-bugs\/where-can-i-find-bed-bugs-in-my-home\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleeping areas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as bedrooms and mattresses\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chemical Free Heat Treatment for Schools<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you believe your child has <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bedbugbbq.com\/how-to-prevent-bed-bugs\/to-do-bed-bugs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brought bed bugs home<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from Brunswick elementary school or you saw a bed bug in your school in the Northeast and Cleveland, OH area, call the professionals, Bed Bug BBQ at (216) 221-1227 for a FREE bed bug inspection. Bed Bug BBQ specializes in bed bug heat treatments, which is non-chemical and safe for schools and all children.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Brunswick elementary school will be closed today (10\/17\/19) and tomorrow (10\/18\/19) due to a bed bug scare. According to a Facebook post, a bed bug was recently found on a student\u2019s folder. 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