Structural Pest Control and

Introduction To reduce and manage pest populations at tolerable Specifications levels at City facilities, the City mandates integrated pest management strategies, such as proper sanitation, exclusion of pests and the use of less- Minimum Requirements toxic pesticides. Keeping rodents, ants, cockroaches • Employees are prohibited from bringing pesticides in and other structural pests under control means you to their workplace. don’t give them food, water or shelter. The City has an Integrated Pest Management Administrative • Employees are prohibited from hiring pest control operators Instruction that outlines this policy. or companies without approval from the Office of and the Environment. • applications can only be made by the City’s approved pest control operator or other approved vendor. • The requirements for contracted structural pest control services are outlined in the “Specifications for Pest Control Services”, which is kept by the Office of Sustainability and the Environment and the Purchasing Section. • All pesticide products used in the City must be approved by the Office of Sustainability and the Environment.

Purchasing pest control services

The City hires pest control operators to control structural pests. Pest control services are paid for by the Department/Division requesting them. The City’s current vendor is Innovative Pest Management.

If you have a pest problem, contact Innovative Pest Management directly at 322-1999 or submit a work order request online (this option is for divisions with a current blanket PO with Innovative Pest Management). If you do not have a current blanket PO, contact the Purchasing Section at 458-8797 to set one up.

For general questions on pests, the City’s pest control operator, or integrated pest management strategies, contact the Office of Sustainability and the Environment at 458-2213.

Page 1 | EASY GUIDE | Structural Pest Control and Pesticides | 2018 Important notes and tips Following are some common integrated pest Surprising fact management measures: The City has not allowed • Reduce and do not give pests harborage spraying of pesticides, the most • Eliminate building penetrations, cracks and other openings environmentally damaging that allow pests in method of pest control, around • Control dirt, moisture, food, and water sources building perimeters and structures • Use baits and traps rather than pesticide sprays since 1997. • Use pesticides only where pests are located • Use pesticides specifically formulated for the targeted pest • Apply pesticides only during unoccupied hours • Avoid pesticide applications for the prevention of pests • Custodial services staff, both contracted and city, will assist in identifying pest problems and infestations, and report findings to the City’s pest control operator

Benefits to our environment, personal health, and community • Reduced volume and of pesticides that harm humans, pets and marine and wildlife • Less volatile organic compounds that contribute to photochemical • Reduced pesticide disposal costs and labor • Cost-effective over the long term

LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance credits available In order to earn the IEQ Credit, the use of integrated pest management is required.

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