To fight the spread of bed bugs on and off campus, Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts is informing its students on the matters of bed bugs, urging them to seek medical attention for suspected bites and to report suspected infestations to the college’s housing office.

An Ounce of Prevention

Like NJ pest control specialists, the college’s primary mission is to prevent the spread of the pests. It has warned students not to dispose of bedding, furniture, or other potentially infested items from housing. When infested items are left out on the street by well-meaning students attempting to address the problem, they are commonly picked up for use by other unsuspecting students for use, spreading the problem through campus housing.

Careful Treatment

Hampshire College has also urged students not to try and treat the problem without first reporting it to the housing office, which can provide the students with proper bed bug control measures. For those with suspected infestations, the college is conducting room inspections and furnishing students with bed bug monitors.

If an infestation is confirmed, the college will relocate students prior to treatment by a licensed bed bug specialist. Any items moved with the student must then be carefully inspected prior to its relocation to avoid spreading these pests.

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