Tech giants aren’t immune to the creepy-crawly world of urban infestations, and Google just learned that the hard way.

In a twist that sounds like a startup horror story, Google’s New York City Chelsea campus has become ground zero for a bedbug invasion that’s making employees itch with discomfort. The company’s environmental, health, and safety team sent out an urgent email alerting staff to the unwelcome guests, complete with a sniffer dog investigation that confirmed every tech worker’s worst nightmare.

When Tech Meets Pest Control

Employees were temporarily banished from the office while exterminators worked their magic, turning the sleek, open-concept workspace into a bug battleground. Google’s proactive approach included additional inspections at their Hudson Square campus, proving that even tech giants take pest problems seriously.

The Rumor Mill Churns

Whispers around the office suggest that the large stuffed animals scattered throughout the workspace might be harboring these tiny travelers. While unconfirmed, it’s a juicy detail that adds a touch of absurdity to the situation. This isn’t even Google’s first bedbug rodeo - the company experienced a similar outbreak back in 2010.

What’s a Googler to Do?

Employees were instructed to report any suspicious symptoms or sightings, turning bug hunting into a corporate protocol. The message was clear: if you see something, say something - especially when that something is smaller than a keyboard and potentially multiplying.

Just another day in the wild world of tech, where even the most advanced companies can’t escape nature’s smallest invaders.