I just got my stuff out of storage.?

Question

It was there for 2 years. I was unpacking yesterday and I seen a roach. How can I stop this from getting worse? Can you sue the storage unit place?

Answer 1

You need to get a fogger for roaches and use it. I wish you has done so before you moved your belongings from storage as it would have probably eliminated the problem. Be sure that you throw away all boxes and shake out every thing very well. If you are going to put some things back in boxes try spraying the inside of the boxes before closing them up. You can also spray a good indoor insect killer around all areas where it might be open to the outside ( under sinks where pipes come in, etc.)
You cannot sue the company as there is no way to prove they weren't there when you put your stuff in storage. If yoy ever put stuff in storage again, once a month go and put bait out for roaches or use a fogger. Good luck.

Answer 2

I don't think you can sue the storage facility, but you can keep them from invading your home. Take all the stuff outside. Cover it completely with a big tarp, or however many it takes to get the job done. Buy one or more of those roach bombs and set them off under the tarp.

Even then, some will survive. It could be a hassle, but you might want to unpack your boxes outside and make sure you don't carry the surviving roaches in with your stuff.

Also, if you have already had this stuff in your house, you probably want to set off some bombs in there too. Or get a professional exterminator to treat your house.

Good Luck.

Answer 3

Check and make sure that the agreement you signed with them for storage mentions anything about whether they can be held liable if any damages are found amongst your stored items... a lawyer may argue that roach infestation is not included as it will be hard to prove that the storage company is at fault. You would have to pay to have their units tested for infestation if you wish to take it that far. Yes if you found one roach the infestation could get worse especially if you take it to a new home and then they multiply... fumigate your stored items before bringing them into the home and then as a precaution have your home fumigated as well. I hope this helps.

Answer 4

Your best bet is to look at the agreement for the storage facility and ask them about their policies. You couldn't have known to "roach bomb" your stuff before you brought it home. You were paying to have your stuff stay safe and clean. If it were mice chewing through and damaging your things, or water leaking in, the facility would be at fault. Now if your stuff is infested with bugs you should bring it up with them, for sure and make sure you didn't sign anything that said they are not responsible.

Answer 5

You need Roach Kill...And you need to do this before putting anything in your home...Is it possible to rinse off all this stuff with the hose? Don't bother reporting this to the storage place...We had two beautiful pure leather rocker/reciner/swivel chairs stolen, and the authorities do noting about it...It was in their disclaimer that if you didn't get their insurance you were up the creek without a paddle...

Answer 6

Unpack everything and throw the boxes outside Now.
Put all your electronics in plastic bags and seal them up untill you can fumigate the stuff.
Go through everything. Even take the pictures out of the frames.
Leave as many lights on as you can overnight if you can't get to everything today.

One roach doesn't mean you have roaches, but it could. Better safe than sorry.

Answer 7

Its not like they are infesting the storage place. you should give them information about the problem. I'm sure its not purposeful. Sometimes if its in a big city and whatnot such things are unavoidably going to happen. Suing against insects won't do anything, either. Especially in public domain.

Answer 8

The highest award for a roach lawsuit was $3 million. The roach, however, was in a can of tuna fish. The defense attorney in the case claimed roaches are allergic to tuna fish. The prosecution claimed also, he had opened a can of tuna and found a roach. The jury (made up of 12 portuguese fishermen) found the plaintiff's complaint unfounded. The judge (the plaintiffs uncle) overrode the jury's verdict and awarded his nephew the money. The judge now lives in a roach infested condo in Florida. There is a moral to this story somewhere!!

Answer 9

You cannot sue them for that. You could have bombed the unit with pesticide prior to taking your things out. Since you've already removed the items, I would suggest closing them up in a garage or room that isn't used and placing a bomb (for bugs) in the room and closing the door. This should kill anything that is in the boxes.

Answer 10

Bug bomb. Bug bomb now. And I don't think you can sue the storage place. They will say it was your responsibility or blame you for the infestation unless you can prove they already had a roach problem.