How to Prevent Kids From Bringing Bugs Home From School
As many parents make the difficult decision of how to school their children this fall, some wonder what type of bugs can actually be brought home. Many do not realize that lice is not the only bug that your child can bring home with them when attending school. Bed bugs are another one of the bugs that can come home with them. Bed bugs can catch transportation on children’s clothing and especially on their backpacks. Then, the bugs can transfer to other children’s clothing and backpacks. If the bed bugs make it into your home, they will take up residence in the furniture, bedding, carpets, and mattresses. Over time, you might notice bug spots or even bites on you and your family.
Tips to Recognize and Avoid Bringing Home Bed Bugs From School
Use these tips to ensure all they bring home with them is their homework and uneaten lunch:
- Teach your child to store their backpacks in plastic of wooden holders, versus leaving it on the floor
- Routinely clean their backpack
- Empty backpacks daily
- Keep backpacks in plastic bags at home
- If you notice a bed bug problem, run backpack and clothing through the highest setting on the dryer
- Know when to call a professional: Some bug infestations can be handled with at-home treatments. However, some require the services of a professional. Waiting too long to call a professional can lead to an infestation.
If you identify a bed bug problem that you believe has come from your child’s school, alert the school immediately. It is important that they are aware of the problem, so they can take the necessary precautions, while also warning other parents of the problem.
Other Places that Supply You With Bed Bugs
- Hotels/motels
- Airbnbs
- Used furniture
- Clothing
Many people don’t think about bed bugs until they become a problem. By then, you usually have an infestation, and you might even have bug bites. Once an infestation gets out of control, you may need a professional pest control company to take care of it.
In addition to bedbugs, leftover food bags or candy in your backpack can also encourage other types of bugs. There are many different types of ants in Michigan, with many of them attracted to the sweet smells of leftover food.
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If you believe that pests have made their way into your home, either by backpack or any other means, contact Solidified Pest Control for your pest inspection today. Not only will we identify the type of pest that you are dealing with, but we will also find their entrance point. This ensures that we can get rid of the problem thoroughly. Solidified Pest Control offers Livonia pest control services, as well as Redford, Royal Oak, Troy, Plymouth, Waterford, Ann Arbor, Farmington Hills, Birmingham, and all throughout Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties. Call us today at (866) 614-6762 or fill out our convenient online form, and we will reach out to you as soon as possible.
