Environmental Protection

This invasive planthopper has spread throughout Pennsylvania since 2014 and has the potential to devastate crops and the quality of life for people living in heavy infested areas. With their piercing sucking mouthparts, they feed on sap (note that they cannot bite or sting people) and can weaken the crops or cause the formation of sooty mold. TO帮助减缓传播, the PA Department of Agriculture implemented quarantine areas across the state and have increased educational efforts to better understand these insects.

To do your part, you can report sightings to the PA Department of Agriculture and kill the spotted lanternflies you see. 

The intent of the 害虫管理 Policy is to inspect, 识别, 监控, 评估, control the pest population across 推荐全球十大博彩公司排行榜. This is accomplished via collaboration with a pest management company along with applied prevention techniques. The pest management company routinely visits BMC to 监控 traps and treat areas both outside and inside our facilities.  All reports of infestation and treatment are reported to 设施和服务. All pests are managed to reduce potential health hazards, 防止灭失或损坏, prevent larger infestations, enhance quality of life for students, 教师, 和工作人员.

• Report all infestations to 设施和服务 (x7930) as soon as possible. This includes sightings of pest or their casings, 粪便, damaged materials such as papers and fabrics, 和咬, 皮疹, 或者皮肤上的伤痕.
• Report broken or missing window screens, 裂缝, 孔, 未证实的窗户, or AC units to 设施和服务 as soon as possible.
• Keep all food and drinks in a hard plastic or metal container with lid. Do not leave food out for extended periods.
• Maintain good housekeeping in dorms, offices, classrooms.
• Do not leave paper products, 垃圾, or other trash items laying on the floor or in over filled trashcans.
• Do not leave doors and window open.

过敏反应/

For students, reactions to pest should be reported to the Health and Wellness Center (610-526-7360). For employees, reactions should be reported to your supervisor and a Report of Work-Related Injury or Illness submitted to 人力资源. 员工可以使用 面板供应商 根据需要.

蝙蝠管理

Pennsylvania is home to nine species of bats who feed on insects. These mammals generally like to avoid humans. They will however cohabitate with humans when shelter, food, or water is discovered. They can enter a living space through small openings such as an open window, 一个发泄, or small gap anywhere in the structure.

预防技术

• Keep window screens and exterior doors closed.
• Report all broken screens, 裂缝, or 孔 to 设施和服务 (x7930).

Bats should not be handled or touched by an untrained person because evident contact with a bat is difficult to notice. In the event you see a bat, leave the area, contact 设施和服务 or 校园安全 (x7911). 教师 and students should not attempt to capture a bat.

The College’s policy for asbestos is management in-place, meaning asbestos is only handled or removed, 在必要的时候, 在装修之前, 拆除, when the material could be disturbed or is damaged. Several federal and state agencies also regulate asbestos-related activities including 美国环境保护署, PA DEP, PA Department of Labor and Industry, OSHA. The BMC Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Department along with hired contractors are responsible for the identification, inspection and control of asbestos containing materials.

If you have additional questions please contact EHS at ehs@3gdev.net