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9 Service Centers Nationwide supply of food in combating these pests. All these sanitation issues are discussed and documented during our regular inspections. Harborage Reduction: Landscaping should not include thick hedges or bushes, which obscure the ground. Ground covers such as ivy, which provide cover or runs for rodents, should not be planted adjacent to buildings. High grass, weeds, woodpiles, and construction debris should not be permitted near structures. Dumpsters and outside garbage containers should sit on a paved or concrete pad. Indoors, reduce clutter in rarely used rooms and organize storage areas. We note any harborage issues during our normal inspections. Exclusion: A key point in our rodent control program is a thorough inspection of all buildings, both inside and out. As rodents can squeeze through a space as small as ¼”, and they can build nests in crawl spaces, attics, walls, and other hidden areas, care should be taken to minimize the entry to the building from the outside as well as preventing the rodents from moving inside the structure if they do gain access. We perform exclusion as necessary on cracks and crevices and report other conditions requiring structural modification when identified. Trapping: Trapping is an effective control method. It is our preferred method in structures where only a few rodents are present. Trapping has several advantages: 1) it is an effective non-chemical method; 2) it permits confirmation that the rodent has been killed and 3) it allows for simple disposal of the rodent carcasses. The simple wood-based snap trap is very effective. It can be baited with peanut butter, candy, dried fruit, or nuts tied securely to the trigger; these baits are completely safe if there is ever contact with humans. The traps are set so that the trigger is sensitive and will spring easily. We will always place these traps in areas that should not have contact with your staff and customers. For the exterior we use bait stations that look like rocks. These stations blend into the habitat and work well for all rodent populations. We will tend to use Detex for monitoring purposes even after an infestation has been contained. Once monitoring shows a station to be part of a habit, we will switch to a low toxic bait such as Eco Smart. Chemical Methods of Control: Rodent baits are placed inside tamper-proof rodent bait stations, which are then strategically placed, based on the knowledge of the rodent infestation. As with the snap traps, bait stations are placed along the walls and runways where rodents are known to travel. DocuSign Envelope ID: 16D1C412-7260-4260-8A87-C870C0BEE374