[Noisebridge-discuss] Solving the bedbugs problem at Noisebridge

[aestetix aestetix]

On Sun, May 8, 2011 at 4:59 PM, Steve Dee <mrdomino at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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.


Responded offlist.


>
> I propose that we get one of these:
>
> http://www.amazon.com/Bed-Bug-SentryTM-Trap/dp/B004D5F5GW/ref=pd_sbs_ol_5
>
>
Ok, then do it! I said I was going to buy fogbombs myself and set them off
Thursday at 4am. If anyone else wants to do something like this, there are a
few days before Thursday, so you have plenty of time.

Thanks so much for the help!


> <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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