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Library policy adds bed‑bug rule: patrons must show extermination proof before resuming borrowing
Summary
The board approved wording allowing temporary suspension of borrowing or building access for patrons who return items infested with insects; access is reinstated only after a licensed pest-control provider verifies treatment.
Staff member (Speaker 1) described a new health-and-safety clause added to the policy packet addressing returned items infested with pests. Under the clause, patrons who return items contaminated by bed bugs, fleas, roaches or similar pests may be temporarily barred from borrowing or visiting the library until they provide proof that their residence has been treated and cleared by a licensed pest-control company.
The staff member framed the change as a proactive measure to protect other patrons and staff, noting that bed bugs are extremely difficult to eradicate without professional treatment. "A bed bug can live without food or water for a year," she said, and that the policy is designed to reduce the risk of infestation spreading through library materials and facilities.
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