Pest Management

Bed Bugs in Campus Buildings

Williams Policy and Procedures Regarding Bed Bugs in Campus Buildings Bed bugs are essentially wingless mosquitos—a nuisance but not a major health hazard. Human parasites for thousands of years, bed bugs have become more prevalent recently for a range of reasons, from pesticide resistance to international travel. The following… Continue reading »

Bats in Campus Buildings

Policy and Procedure Regarding Bats in Campus Buildings Bats throughout western Massachusetts can be found near, and occasionally in, buildings during the warmer months (before moving to caves, mines, etc. to hibernate from early fall until late spring). In acknowledging the impossibility of entirely bat-proofing any building situated in a… Continue reading »