Ep 5. Bed Bug Hoarder

In World's Worst Tenants season 1 episode 5 titled Bed Bug Hoarder, viewers are in for a treat as Todd Howard and his team encounter a situation like no other. The episode features a couple who are hoarders and have accidentally generated a bed bug infestation in their home. The couple has been living in poor conditions for quite some time, and Todd and his team must come to the rescue to ensure they can live a decent life.

As the episode begins, Todd Howard receives a call from a concerned landlord who has been receiving complaints from other tenants about a strong odor coming from one of his properties. Todd decides to investigate and quickly realizes that the issue is worse than he thought. Upon entering the unit, Todd and his crew members are hit with an overwhelming smell of filth and decay. The couple, who have been staying there, are hoarders with a severe case of bed bugs infestation.

Todd and his team quickly realize that they must act fast to remedy the situation. However, convincing the couple to leave their belongings behind and vacate the premises is the first challenge. Despite Todd's reassurances, the couple refuses to leave, fearing that their property will be destroyed in their absence.

Todd and his team begin the cleanup process, but it's difficult to move around the unit as it's cluttered with bags of trash, old furniture, and other items. They slowly make their way through the debris and find piles of clothes mixed with rat droppings, which they vacuum up.

As the team removes clutter, they gradually reveal the full extent of the infestation. There are hundreds of bed bug bites all over the hoarders' bodies, which they attribute to allergies; but the bed bugs are clearly the issue. Todd and his team finally convince the couple to leave their apartment so that they can fumigate their home.

Weeks go by, and Todd and his team return to the apartment to inspect the infestation. However, to their horror, they discovered that the bed bug infestation remains as severe as ever. Todd and his crew quickly realize that the couple did not follow instructions and did not properly clean their home before returning.

Todd and his team immediately begin the deep-cleaning process and discover that the couple has started bringing in items from dumpsters in the neighborhood, which have brought back the bed bug infestation. The team clears out all their belongings and sanitizes the unit to get rid of the bed bugs, but it's an arduous task that takes a lot of time and effort.

Finally, after a lot of hard work, the team manages to remove all the bed bugs and bring the unit back to a habitable condition. As Todd wraps up the investigation, he advises the couple on how to maintain a clean home to avoid another infestation in the future.

Overall, World's Worst Tenants season 1 episode 5 titled Bed Bug Hoarder provides an eye-opening look into the dangers of hoarding and bed bugs infestation. Viewers will gain a better understanding of how bed bugs infest homes and how difficult it can be to eradicate them. The episode is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of good hygiene practices to maintain a safe and healthy home environment.