Pest Control Services

2026-11-03

1 . The fundamental purpose of this program is pest prevention . In addition to the specific features outlined below , this may involve pesticide applications with compression sprayers and other pesticide delivery systems . 2 . Service is to be performed Quarterly on the Second Tuesday of each month to begin before 4 : 00 a . m . to complete the kitchen areas and no later than 6 : 00 am to complete the other assigned areas . Quarterly service shall include but not be limited to the exterminations of silverfish , fleas , flies , mice , roaches ( German , Oriental , and all other roaches ), and other general pests . Any questions concerning the definition of a general pest should be brought up by the vendor for clarification prior to contract submission . Otherwise , OTC ’ s definition of pest shall prevail . 3 . Service is to be performed on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month to begin before 4 : 30 a . m . to complete the kitchen , Café 101 , ICW 218 , and ECEC on the Springfield Campus . 4 . The Service technician must disclose what products are to be applied or in use and what precautions , if any , should be implemented to ensure the safety of OTC staff and students . 5 . Service technicians will be escorted by a member of the facility operations staff at all campuses and centers . 6 . Application of any pesticide is not permitted in any occupied areas . 7 . Control of general pests as needed between scheduled service dates shall be included at no additional fee . 8 . Service to sensitive areas , such as the Early Childhood Education Center , shall emphasize baits , insect growth regulators , and other “ low impact ” ( IPM ) methods . 9 . Non - chemical alternatives are utilized whenever appropriate . 10 . Insect monitor traps and outdoor rodent bait are to be maintained at every building . Additionally , indoor bait stations must be equipped with glue traps . 11 . No rodenticide is permitted inside classroom buildings . 12 . Extensive exterior treatments shall be utilized to prevent pests from entering buildings . Every building on campus shall be treated with high - volume equipment not less than two times yearly . This service is included at no additional fee . Exterior supplemental treatments with hand - held equipment shall also be included as needed between high - volume applications .

Missouri

2026-04-29