For most people, having a cockroach infestation in their home might be their biggest nightmare. But imagine being offered $2,500 to put up with it! Yes, you read that right. There’s a company in North Carolina called The Pest Informer that is willing to pay homeowners who are willing to have their homes infested with American cockroaches.
Now, before you start wondering if this is some kind of joke, let me assure you that it’s not. The Pest Informer is actually testing out the effectiveness of a specific pest control technique, and they need people who are willing to participate. But there are some conditions attached to this offer.
First, you need to have lived in your home for more than 30 days. This ensures that the infestation is not caused by any previous pest control attempts. Second, while the infestation is underway, you are not allowed to use any other form of pest control methods. That means no sprays, no traps, nothing! You have to endure the cockroaches for the duration of the experiment.
In return for your cooperation, the company is offering a generous sum of $2,500. It may sound tempting, but let me be honest with you – there’s a catch. The technique they are testing is experimental, which means there’s no guarantee that it will work. If the infestation is not under control in 30 days, the company will resort to traditional pest control techniques to get things back in order. But that means you have to live with the cockroach infestation for a whole month!
Now, I understand if this seems like a big ask. While the payout might be generous, it’s not worth infesting your home for many people. Some comments on this offer reflected similar sentiments. One person said, “They have lost their minds. I can’t stand to be in a house with one roach. They need to help someone who already has this issue.” This comment suggests that it would be better to approach homes that are already struggling with cockroaches instead of infesting a home from scratch.
Another person pointed out that the payout is nowhere near enough considering the ordeal of having a cockroach infestation. And I have to agree, it’s a tough situation to be in. For many of us, having a peaceful, pest-free home is priceless.
So, what are your thoughts on this? Would you be willing to infest your home for a little bit of cash? Let us know in the comments! And feel free to share this with others to see what they would do in such a situation!
