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House I am staying in is infested with bugs?

When I had the meet and greet with this family, the house looks "lived in", but that's expected. They have several children and a large dog. I should have taken a closer look.

My first night staying here, I realize Just how dirty the house really is and they have a terrible roach infestation. I am not sure what to do. I am supposed to be here another 3 days and I really don't want to bring these pests home with me. I already spotted one crawling into my computer and I know they will get into the rest of my things.

Any advice? I could clean, but that won't rid the house of the bugs. I can't bring the dog to my house, unfortunately, and of course I won't abandon her. She is happy, healthy and very sweet.

Should I contact Rover? Charge more? Just suck it up and hope I don't have to deal with roaches at home?

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Please make sure to also check for bed bugs. They will follow you everywhere and take 6 months to get rid of.

Darla W.

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Karen R.

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Ugh! How awful!

First I would contact Rover and let them know what is going on. Instead fo housesitting, offer to do drop-ins for the dog and inform the owner that you cannot stay at their home because of the roach problem.

Make sure you clean everything outside before you bring it into your home. Good luck.

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Thanks. I will definitely clean everything, including taking my computer apart.

Holly A.

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Moureene T.

Call Rover. You should not have to sleep in an infestation. That's just not fair. I would see if they were okay with drop-ins with walks, instead of spending the night.
I think it's a nightmare getting rid of those things if they travel to your home. The cost and headache of trying to rid your home of them alone would be more than you are receiving.

I'm so sorry :/

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I will probably offer drop-ins. I won't make a penny from this, doing that, though. They live pretty far from me, which was fine if I am staying at their place. I feel bad for the pup, too. She's definitely not used to being alone.

Holly A.

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