Hampton school treated for bed bugs

HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) - Hampton Public Schools called in pest control experts after two cases of bed bugs were discovered at Tucker-Capps Elementary School .

Letters went home to parents on Feb. 15 stating that "a bed bug was found in your child's classroom." The letter goes on to say that "even though it is unlikely for bed bugs to infest a school, an inspection was conducted and the areas affected were treated."

Pest control experts have treated the entire school as a precaution and will make another sweep of the school before it opens again on Feb. 21.

Carolyn Bowers with Hampton Public Schools told WAVY.com that the first bed bug was found in a classroom on Feb. 15. The other bug was discovered the next day in an adjacent classroom.

The school had a licensed pest control specialist come in and treat the affected areas immediately. Even though Bowers said there is no indication of a problem other than in the original classrooms, they will be treating the entire school this Saturday. The pest control experts will focus on treating cracks, crevices, wall injections, floor edges, carpets and all desks.

After the treatment course, there will be a follow-up inspection.

Hampton Public Schools urges parents to watch for clusters of bites, usually in a line, and to contact a physician or school nurse for proper treatment if they notice the appearance of bed bug bites.

Anyone with questions regarding this situation at Tucker-Capps Elementary School should contact the school at 757-825-4641.