Bed bugs discovered at Lowell Elementary School in Waukesha

Bed bugs have been detected in two classrooms at Waukesha's Lowell Elementary School. Students are being relocated today while crews address the issue, the district said. As a precaution, school officials recommend that parents thoroughly inspect all belongings—including backpacks and clothing—for bed bugs before students leave for and return from school.School District of Waukesha statementThe School District of Waukesha released the following statement regarding the incident. "We recently found bed bugs in a few classrooms at Lowell. Bed bugs are a nuisance and can cause considerable discomfort, but their bites are not known to spread disease. Bed bugs are usually active at night and feed on human blood. The bite does not hurt at first, but it may become swollen and itch, much like a mosquito bite. Watch for clusters of bites, usually in a line, on exposed areas of the body. If you have medical concerns for you or your child, please contact your doctor. It is important to understand