I understand the landlard entered the premises a couple of days ago
and gave folks 5 minutes to evacuate before setting off several bug
bombs. I'm pretty sure that kind of behavior is illegal without at
least 24 hours notice. I haven't noticed much sign of non-landlord
related vermin in the room, but I don't spend extended amounts of
time at the space. When folks objected to this intrusion I
understand that the landlord set off one or more foggers in a
garbage can, which, of course, rather defeats the purpose,
particularly since Elliot bravely (if perhaps foolishly) took the
still fuming trash can outside, I hope he's OK.
Anywho, I stopped by the room last night to drop off a bag of bread
and hung around gabbing for 20-30 minutes and noticed that my
exposed skin was burning & itching and my lungs felt weird. I
think I suffered from contact dermatitis, I took a shower as soon as
I got home and threw all of my clothes in the laundry hamper even
though I'd only been wearing them for a week or two, but I'm still
feeling a bit of intermittent tingling.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fogger
Personally, I suspect that a fair amount of the hoopla over exposure
to household chemicals is overblown, even neurotic is some cases,
but given the landlord's cavalier and abusive actions I surmise that
he may have visited during the middle of the night and set off a
large number of TRFs. Now I'm beginning to see why so many sudoers
are agitating for a change of venue. Cue the music:
Dead Kennedys - Let's Lynch The Landlord (Lyrics in Description Box)
So if this has not been done yet, I recommend that all utensils and
plates get washed and all surfaces get wiped down with a damp cloth.
http://insects.answers.com/pest-control/diy-pest-control-how-to-use-a-bug-bomb
Clean Surfaces to Remove Residue
Upon returning to the area it is important to properly clean the
pesticide residue from all major surfaces. Counter tops,
especially those that encounter food, cookware, and/or dishes,
should be wiped thoroughly with warm soapy water. Carpets and rugs
should be vacuumed, as should any cloth furniture that was not
covered prior to fogging the area. Bedcovers, pillows, and any
clothing left out during the treatment should be washed with
detergent and hot water. Wood and tile floors should be swept and
mopped to prevent pesticide particles from being shuffled up into
the air.
In the meantime, I suggest not using utensils, cups, plates, etc.
without giving them a rinse first.
While we are on the subject of landlords, pests and food, I pick up
a fair amount of bread and pizza every Friday night from a local
collective to share with the community. If there are not a lot of
demonstrations or picnics scheduled for the weekend I typically drop
off some of this bounty at the sudoroom. Is this largess welcome?
Does anyone have an opinion about how much I should deposit, say 1
bag of bread, 10 pizzas or some such number?
The devil take all landlards (except me),
Ed
"Let's Lynch The Landlord"
The Landlord's here to visit
They're blasting disco down below
Sez, "I'm doubling up the rent
Cos the building's condemned
You're gonna help me buy City Hall"
But we can, you know we can
Let's lynch the landlord man
I tell them 'turn on the water'
I tell 'em 'turn on the heat'
Tells me 'All you ever do is complain'
Then they search the place when I'm not here
But we can, you know we can
Let's lynch the landlord
Let's lynch the landlord man
There's rats chewin' up the kitchen
Roaches up to my knees
Turn the oven on, it smells like Dachau, yeah
Til the rain pours thru the ceiling
But we can, you know we can
Let's lynch the landlord man