Why are schools typically not supportive environments for bed bugs?

The choice that schools are typically not supportive environments for bed bugs is grounded in the characteristics of bed bugs and their habitats. Bed bugs thrive in environments where people spend extended periods, especially where they can easily access a host for feeding. They are primarily associated with beds, furniture, and other areas where people rest or sleep for long durations.

In a school setting, students and staff typically move from one classroom to another, spend limited time in any single location, and do not nest or rest in a particular spot long enough for bed bugs to establish a significant population. The constant movement and the lack of extended periods spent in one area diminish the likelihood of a sustainable bed bug infestation.

Bed bugs prefer areas with easy access to human hosts, which is why they are often found in residences and settings where individuals spend a lot of time together, such as hotels or homes, rather than in schools where transitional movement is frequent. This movement and lack of conducive resting spots result in schools generally not providing an ideal environment for bed bug infestations to thrive.