Bed bug scent has been detected in St. John’s Provincial Court.

The court says the service provider for pest control confirmed the presence of bed bug scent while performing a sweep of the court, specifically in the lobby area outside courtroom number three.

Treatment for potential bed bugs is being carried out in the area.

They say there is a program in place during which 48 bed bug inspections are carried out yearly. When bed bugs or their scent are detected all the necessary precautions are immediately taken.