Bed Bugs, Pests, and Other Bugs:

When any report of possible bed bug infestation OR pest in room (mouse, rat, bat, etc.) is received by a CIA staff member, the following steps should occur:

●     The student should be advised to seek medical evaluation and care via University Health Services or other physician of choice.

●     Responding RA Staff members should notify their building’s Hall Director (if during business hours) or the Pro-Staff On-Call (after hours).

For any other bug infestation, the RA can provide the student with pest killer (located in the RA Closet in Uptown or the RLC office in Euclid 117), notify their Hall Director, and file a service request to be followed up on the next business day by Pro-Staff. The RA should encourage the student to wash their belongings with hot water and disinfectant, and dry fabric items and dishes on high heat.