Dorm room woes

[Anonymous]

Gross. I would contact the health department for advice. Not necessarily to call them out just what the protocol is. Do not for room and board.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Nevermind the advice. Let’s figure this out, people! W&L hasn’t started move-ins yet. Same for Richmond.

It’s possible he’s already moved in even if he goes to one of those schools- I know two kids at Washington and Lee who moved in already due to athletics...

W&L housing is pretty much new or freshly renovated. Unlikely.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Good grief! Where is this school??? Is it state or private?

I would be totally freaked out.

Private. In Virginia. Don't want to name the school as they actually are trying to be nice about it, and if it's a one-time thing, I don't want to slam the school.

But yeah, I am freaked out.

If they are being nice about it and are willing to work with the students (and their parents) into making sure that this infestation is eradicated from that dorm then I can see why you would want to work with them and not name them.

I would be *very* disappointed that they waited until move in time to handle this, though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Good grief! Where is this school??? Is it state or private?

I would be totally freaked out.

Private. In Virginia. Don't want to name the school as they actually are trying to be nice about it, and if it's a one-time thing, I don't want to slam the school.

But yeah, I am freaked out.

If they are being nice about it and are willing to work with the students (and their parents) into making sure that this infestation is eradicated from that dorm then I can see why you would want to work with them and not name them.

I would be *very* disappointed that they waited until move in time to handle this, though.

Right??
They said they exterminated over the summer but that due to all the rain, the roaches were a unique situation. I dunno, I’m having trouble believing that?
I’m really ticked off that the kids walked into this. Knowing kids were moving in, any staff member who just walked in to check on things before these kids arrived would have seen it. Means literally no one bothered to even look in the building before move-in.
And this is a tiny college. There’s only a small number of dorms total. It just feels very careless.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Good grief! Where is this school??? Is it state or private?

I would be totally freaked out.

Private. In Virginia. Don't want to name the school as they actually are trying to be nice about it, and if it's a one-time thing, I don't want to slam the school.

But yeah, I am freaked out.

If they are being nice about it and are willing to work with the students (and their parents) into making sure that this infestation is eradicated from that dorm then I can see why you would want to work with them and not name them.

I would be *very* disappointed that they waited until move in time to handle this, though.

Right??
They said they exterminated over the summer but that due to all the rain, the roaches were a unique situation. I dunno, I’m having trouble believing that?
I’m really ticked off that the kids walked into this. Knowing kids were moving in, any staff member who just walked in to check on things before these kids arrived would have seen it. Means literally no one bothered to even look in the building before move-in.
And this is a tiny college. There’s only a small number of dorms total. It just feels very careless.

I'm sorry. I would have a hard time with this because it does seem careless.

[Anonymous]

Ugh. Boric acid and glue traps for the room. Make sure anything your child brings home is put in a tightly closed plastic bag.

[Anonymous]

hampden-Sydney?

[Anonymous]

I'm sorry this is happening, OP. I just dropped mine off last weekend and I'd be so upset if there was a roach infestation in his dorm.

I'm assuming you dropped him off over the weekend which means he's at least spent one night. Have you talked to him? What's he saying about it?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ugh. Boric acid and glue traps for the room. Make sure anything your child brings home is put in a tightly closed plastic bag.

Seriously!!

[Anonymous]

Ok so your son wants to tough it. At least for now. After the first treatment, how long would it be before signs of the infestation is back? I’d be on the lookout for them to come back and if they do, I would help your son advocate for alternate housing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm sorry this is happening, OP. I just dropped mine off last weekend and I'd be so upset if there was a roach infestation in his dorm.

I'm assuming you dropped him off over the weekend which means he's at least spent one night. Have you talked to him? What's he saying about it?

He’s saying he hasn’t seen any roaches at all for 3 nights now. I told him to keep an eye out.

[Anonymous]

This is disgusting and shows lack of care and responsibility on the part of the college. I would ask for reassignment. You are probably paying $$$ for room and board. Get your money's worth. And yes roaches are far worse at night so this is only the tip of the nightmare. Also I wouldn't want my kid around the pesticides. I think you have every right to ask for a room change.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nevermind the advice. Let’s figure this out, people! W&L hasn’t started move-ins yet. Same for Richmond.

RAs are back for training as are athletes. One way to determine roach activity is to go to dorm kitchen at night and look inside stove and stove top - they love the warmth.

[Anonymous]

OP - this sheet from the EPA on roaches in schools might be of help. https://www.epa.gov/managing-pests-schools/cockroaches-and-schools

[Anonymous]

Bridgewater?