Schools
Bed Bugs Found In Pittsburgh Elementary School
The bed bug issue has not forced the school to close, however.
PITTSBURGH, PA - Bed bugs were discovered at Whittier K-5 elementary school in Mt. Washington.
The school principal stated in a letter that two bed bugs were found in a classroom, KDKA-TV reported. Classrooms have been cleaned and the school is open as usual Thursday.
In September, the Clairton School District canceled classes for a day for bed bug treatment in the building that houses the district's elementary, middle and high schools. In October, the Steel Valley School District canceled classes for a day for bed bug treatments in its buildings.
Find out what's happening in Pittsburghfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
A report by Terminix in June contended Pittsburgh is the nation's 16th most bed bug-infested metropolitan area in the country. In 2018, the city ranked 23rd.
Find out what's happening in Pittsburghfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
