2.4. Pest Management Responsibilities and Focus The Vendor shall control indoor and outdoor populations of pests present within building property boundaries, including but not limited to the following list. The Vendor is responsible for controlling all pest species, even if not explicitly listed: • Ants • Bees • Centipedes Cockroaches • Fleas • Flies • Fruit flies • Gnats • Hornets • Ladybugs • Lice • Mosquitoes • Moths • Rodents (mice and rats) • Silverfish • Snakes • Spiders • Ticks • Wasps Individual excluded pests are deemed "incidental invaders inside buildings" and are not included in this requirement. 2.4.1. Target Pests Target pests are those most prevalent in or outside a building or, more precisely, those seen frequently and complained about often by staff and management. The Vendor shall maintain primary and concentrated emphasis on target pests. 2.4.2. Target Areas Target areas are those areas in or around a building where pests are most prevalent and are known to frequent in large numbers. Target areas shall receive primary, concentrated emphasis and treatment from the vendors. Each location will probably have several target areas inside and outside the buildings. 2.4.3. Variation of Target Pests and Areas Target areas and pests will not remain static but can vary during the contract. For example, flies, roaches, and other insects are more prevalent during warmer weather and tend to congregate in specific areas. Vendors and site officials shall maintain an ongoing dialogue to accurately identify target areas and pests.
