Category: Pests

4/13/23 – 1715 Pest Inspection and Pesticide Application for 226-269

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Begin:  Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 5:00 pm

End:      Thursday, April 13, 2023, until completed

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  1715 Franklin rooms 226-269

Scope:  Tomorrow, after 5:oo pm, we intend to enter the space and do an inspection above the drop ceiling, in this area, to try and determine where the velvety tree ants are coming from/hiding.  While doing this inspection, anywhere we see active trailing or nesting above the ceiling, we will be applying a liquid residual pesticide.  We will also perform a crack and crevice treatment, in the occupied spaces, where activity has been reported in the past few months and anywhere we see current activity.  The product we are using has been approved for use in this application by Kim Singleton – Environmental Compliance Program Manager.

Services Impacted:  Workers will be on site inspecting and treating area as needed.  Treatment in the occupied areas will most likely occur along baseboards, wall corners, behind furniture, and appliance/copiers – the places critters like to hide.

Work Performed By:  CPFM Facilities and Contractor

Contact:  Work Control Center, Campus Planning and Facilities Management, 541-346-2319

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

Image of map for 1715 Franklin 226-269

7/6/22 University Hall Pest Inspection and Treatment Advisory

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Begin:  Wednesday, July 6th, 2022 at 5:00 pm

End:      Wednesday, July 6th, 2022 at approximately 7:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  University Hall

Scope:  For approximately two (2) hours this evening, all interior spaces will be inspected for silverfish activity.  If evidence is detected, the area will be treated.

Services Impacted:  All rooms will be inspected and treatment may be applied.

Special Instructions:  Pets and children are not allowed in the building during the application process.

Work Performed By:  Sprague Pest Control and CPFM FS Custodial

Contact:  Cory Elgin, CPFM Custodial Coordinator, 541-346-2319

To view current construction and impacts, visit UO Map.

UPDATED: NILI (1629 Moss Street) Odor Investigation/HVAC Cleaning Advisory 2/22/22

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UPDATE 2/22/22:

 The ozone treatment was not effective at 1629 Moss; however, after some searching this morning, we were able to identify the source of the odor. A rat found it’s way into the HVAC unit. CPFM is working with a contractor to disassemble and clean the unit, and repair the entry points into the HVAC system. This should take care of the odor once and for all.

 The work will take a couple of days, and the HVAC unit will be shut down in the meantime. CPFM will provide space heaters to prevent pipes from freezing, but it may be cold in the facility for the next few days. The odor is reduced, but still present for the time being. Please do not leave windows open to preserve indoor temperatures.

 Thank you for your patience while we work through this issue.

 Adam Jones – EHS – 541.346.8397

Kevin Farthing – CPFM – 541.346.2319

 

 

Original Message

CPFM and EHS have been working on an odor issue at 1629 Moss Street since mid-January. Our steps have included inspections into the annals of the building and a full HVAC cleaning project conducted by an outside vendor.

Last Friday, we deployed air filtration units equipped with charcoal filtration in an attempt to reduce the odor. While we believe they helped, the results were not significant enough for us to consider them an effective mitigation strategy.

EHS will be deploying an ozone generator starting this afternoon, Monday February 21, 2022 at 4:00 PM. The intent behind this treatment is to hopefully inert the remaining vestiges of odor causing material. The building will be posted on all doors during treatment. It is important to note that ozone is not healthy for people to breathe, so we ask that you avoid the building from 4:00 pm today, until tomorrow mid-morning. The generator runs on a timer, so the system will start at 4:00 PM and stop running automatically at approximately 2:00 AM. Ozone is a very unstable molecule, so it largely clears away within 30-45 minutes of the system shutting down. EHS will inspect and ventilate the building on Tuesday February 22, 2022 at 8:30 AM. The building should be safe to enter after 9:30 AM.

Thank you for your patience while we work through this issue.

Adam Jones – EHS – 541-346-8397

Kevin Farthing – CPFM – 541-346-2319

1715 Franklin Rat Trap Placement Advisory 7/6/21 – approx. 8/6/21

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Begin:  Tuesday, July 6th, 2021

Duration:  approximately one month

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  1715 Franklin – near room 172E and inside room 270

Scope:  A few sticky traps and snap traps have been placed due to recent rat sightings.

Extra Notes:  The pictures below don’t show the case work or trash cans but the 172 traps are behind the trash can and next to the recycling bin.  The traps in 270 are alongside the fridge, behind/next to the ice maker on the counter and in the corner next to a table.

Special Instructions:  Please do not disturb them.

Work Performed By:  CPFM FS Custodial

Contact:  Cory Elgin, CPFM Custodial Coordinator, 541-346-2319

CPFM Warehouse Bldg. 130 – Suite 111 Closed for Pest Control 1/14/21 – 2/15/21

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Begin:  Thursday, January 14th, 2020 – effective immediately

End:      Monday, February 15th, 2020

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Building 130, Suite 111 (old Purchasing offices)

Scope:  Area closed to all personnel due to a rodent remediation operation. No one should enter the area until further notice. The operation will last for 1 month.

Services Impacted:  Suite 111 is closed.  Please do not enter this space.

Work Performed By:

Contact:  Kevin Wilson, CPFM Construction Field Superintendent, 541-968-4024

Lokey Education Bald-Faced Hornets’ Nest Alert 7/23/19

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A bald-faced hornets’ nest has been located outside the 1st floor restroom on the south side of the north east section (see pic below and the location of the pin).  The Bug Man is on his way to address the issue.  Please advise occupants in this area to keep their windows closed.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Work Control Center at 346-2319 or workcontrolcenter@uoregon.edu.

Chapman Hall Hornets’ Nest Notice 7/2/19

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UPDATE:

The bald-faced hornets’ nest has been removed.  The caution tape will remain in place until this afternoon.

 

Please avoid using the Chapman Hall ADA entrance on 13th Ave due to an aggressive hornets nest.  Pest control is on their way.  We will send out an update when the situation has been resolved.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Work Control Center at 346-2319 or workcontrolcenter@uoregon.edu.