Bradley Central High School Provides Bed Bug Update

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CLEVELAND, Tenn. — Bradley Central High School (BCHS) has provided an update on the bed bugs found earlier this week at their school and an update on the current situation.

Earlier this week, bed bugs were found on a chair in a classroom, according to BCHS.

They say certified pest control professionals treated the area and necessary items were disposed of.

Earlier today, a single bed bug was found on a student’s clothing.

BCHS says they followed protocol that included the following:

• Removing the bed bug and disposing of it.
• Notifying the students’ parent or guardian.
• Contacting Coordinated School Health and the Operations Supervisor to confirm identification and next steps. Confirmation is provided to the school nurse and principal.
• If personal items appear infested, coats, backpacks, and other belongings can be sealed in large plastic bags for the parent or guardian to take home.
• If the student returns the next day, the school nurse will check them. If beg bugs are found again, the student is sent home for home treatment.
• Supports are available for families of students found to have bed bugs on them.

BCHS also says if bed bugs are found in a classroom, custodians clean the area and use a disposable vacuum bag, which is disposed of after use.

They say there is no indication of an infestation at their school.

“Bed bugs are considered a nuisance, but not a public health threat.”

– Bradley Central High School said.