[Noisebridge-discuss] Solving the bedbugs problem at Noisebridge

[Steve Dee]

For starters, I have no objections to filling the space with hazardous
chemicals for any reason. I would like to propose that we also take the
opportunity to investigate the efficacy of mercury as a bedbug deterrent.

More seriously, I'd like more concrete proof that there are bedbugs in the
space. That is: a nonzero integer quantity of bedbugs located within the
confines of 2169 Mission St. This is not incompatible with engaging in a
no-holds-barred, Sherman-esque March to the bedbug Sea (which I in fact
heartily encourage), but we may have better luck finding bedbugs in the
space if we check for them prior to dropping our fissile matter on it.

I propose that we get one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/Bed-Bug-SentryTM-Trap/dp/B004D5F5GW/ref=pd_sbs_ol_5

<http://www.amazon.com/Bed-Bug-SentryTM-Trap/dp/B004D5F5GW/ref=pd_sbs_ol_5>set
it up near some furniture in the space, and let it run for a few days. If it
captures any bedbugs, then we pursue more aggressive tactics such as setting
off fogbombs, calling an exterminator, destroying furniture, superheating
the space by hosting a debate on anarchist politics and funnelling the
resultant hot air through an elaborate series of tubes, &c. If it doesn't
capture anything, then let's just set off some fogbombs for good measure and
forget about the whole thing.

(Written on a cr48. If there's random words or Vim key spasms inserted in
the middle of it, it's because my palm clicked the shitty touchpad somewhere
random in the text box and I didn't notice till too late.)

On Fri, May 6, 2011 at 8:48 PM, aestetix aestetix <aestetix at gmail.com>wrote:

> After talking with a few people, I am positive that bedbugs are at
> Noisebridge. I'm happy to give examples of instances privately, but for now,
> I feel it is very important that we address this issue asap, lest a new
> breed of them hatch and cause problems.
>
> While in this case I think it's appropriate that we invest Noisebridge
> funds into materials to kill them, I'm also just going to get a bunch of
> fogbombs and launch them myself. Given that they are highly toxic and
> launching multiple bombs at once is dangerous, if someone could help me
> handle it, it would make life a lot easier.
>
> Does anyone have things at Noisebridge that they want to cover up before we
> do this? I am thinking if we set them off sometime next week (maybe
> thursday?), in the wee hours like at 4am when nobody is around, there will
> be enough time to handle the situation properly. A number of people have
> expressed doubt over whether the fogbombs work, but I feel it does not hurt
> to try, and because I am personally paying for it (unless Noisebridge wants
> to be awesome) I see no issue with it.
>
> If there are bedbugs, and we set off these things, it will kill them, and
> everyone is happy. If there are no bedbugs, and we set off these things,
> they are still not there, and it harms nobody. So I figure I will move
> forward with the plan. If you are interested in helping me somehow, or have
> suggestions on how to make people both aware of what we're doing, as well as
> ways to prevent infections in the future, please don't be shy!
>
> aestetix
>
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