02/11/13
by Jessica McMaster
Reporter/Producer
KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Bed bugs have made their way into the Kalamazoo Public Library’s Washington Square branch, causing it to shut down.
The bugs came from returned books, according to a library staff member. She said they found the bugs hiding in the bindings.
Bed bug sniffing dogs from Griffin Pest Control are scheduled to inspect the building on Tuesday, Feb. 12.
The facility will remain closed until further notice.
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6 Comments to “Bed Bugs Shut Down Library”
February 11, 2013 at 4:14 PM
this is just sick! guess i'm not getting books from Any library anymore!
February 11, 2013 at 6:13 PM
the bed bugs were just visiting the book worms
February 11, 2013 at 6:17 PM
Well if we hadn't listened to the crap science from Rachel Carson we'd still have DDT and no bedbugs, not to mention saving the lives of untallied thousands in developing countries who died from malaria.
February 11, 2013 at 9:39 PM
Bed bugs were already developing a resistance to DDT when it was banned, just as they're now developing a resistance to the pyrethrum insecticides now being used to treat infestations. Public education and early detection are really the best tools we have to fight bed bugs.
February 12, 2013 at 9:03 AM
I work for a pest control company and we do Thermal Heat Treatment to kill bed bugs. No nasty chemicals and it kills them all, even the ones in the walls and deep in bedding. Thermal bed bug remediation is the way to go. Plus you don't have to buy new bedding or replace any other furniture.
February 12, 2013 at 10:14 AM
from their facebook page:
"For our followers who have expressed concern regarding the possible
bed bug issue at our Washington Square branch: This morning, the
Kalamazoo Public Library notified the media that staff at our
Washington Square Branch discovered bed bugs in a few books dropped in
the return slot. It is standard Kalamazoo Public Library policy that
all books are thoroughly inspected upon return to each branch. These
books were immediately quarantined, and disposed of. No other books in
the drop box were contaminated.
The Kalamazoo Public Library closed
down the branch for the weekend and it will remain closed until the
pest control company has inspected it. They are scheduled to come
tomorrow morning. This is a precaution only. We will keep the public
notified of the status of the Washington Square Branch re-opening as
we receive more information. We appreciate your patience and
understanding."