{"id":2320462,"date":"2024-08-07T11:24:02","date_gmt":"2024-08-07T15:24:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pest-control-company-to-pay-dc-nearly-140000-for-illegal-pesticide-application-attorney-general-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-08-07T11:28:11","modified_gmt":"2024-08-07T15:28:11","slug":"pest-control-company-to-pay-dc-nearly-140000-for-illegal-pesticide-application-attorney-general-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pest-control-company-to-pay-dc-nearly-140000-for-illegal-pesticide-application-attorney-general-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Pest control company to pay DC nearly $140,000 for illegal pesticide application: Attorney general &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">34<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpest-control-company-to-pay-dc-nearly-140000-for-illegal-pesticide-application-attorney-general-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2320462&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A \u200dMaryland-based pest \u200ccontrol company, Kenmore Pest Control\u2064 &#038; Termite Services, has agreed to pay nearly $140,000 \u2063to Washington, \u2062D.C. following allegations \u200dof illegal pesticide applications \u200cthat\u2062 endangered residents and harmed the environment. Attorney General Brian Schwalb&#8217;s office reported that the company repeatedly applied\u200d harmful chemicals at various locations, including apartments in Ward\u200d 7\u2064 and Ward 1, without proper\u200b safety protocols. At Mayfair Mansion Apartments,\u2064 they used a pesticide \u200dtoxic\u200c to\u200b humans and\u200c wildlife, leading to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ntsb-report-on-ohio-train-derailment-to-be-released-thursday\/\" title=\"NTSB Report on Ohio Train Derailment to Be Released Thursday\">costly cleanup effort<\/a> by \u200dthe\u2064 city. At \u2063Columbia \u200dHeights Village, the application posed risks to children \u200cand pets, prompting\u2062 community concerns \u2064after incidents involving poisoned pets. Kenmore is responsible for the\u200b violations and has been fined to address \u2063the environmental\u200c impact.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Pest control company to pay DC nearly $140,000 for illegal pesticide application: Attorney general<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1724638\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/maryland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Maryland<\/a>-based <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chicago-releases-1000-feral-cats-on-city-streets-to-tackle-explosion-in-rat-population\/\" title=\"Chicago Releases 1,000 Feral Cats On City Streets To Tackle Explosion In Rat Population\">pest control company<\/a> has agreed to pay <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/washington-dc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Washington, D.C.<\/a>, nearly $140,000 after allegedly polluting the city with toxic chemicals.<\/p>\n<p>District of Columbia <a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/attorney-general\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Attorney General<\/a> Brian Schwalb&rsquo;s office accused Kenmore Pest Control &amp; Termite Services of illegally and repeatedly applying pesticides in the district, endangering residents and harming the city&rsquo;s natural resources.<\/p>\n<p>Kenmore regularly works in Washington and employs approximately 20 people, <a href=\"https:\/\/oag.dc.gov\/release\/attorney-general-schwalb-holds-pest-control\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>according to<\/a> the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mi-lawmakers-just-made-it-easier-to-commit-election-fraud\/\" title=\"MI Lawmakers Simplify Process for Election Fraud\">attorney general&#038;rsquo<\/a>;s office.<\/p>\n<p>City inspectors observed the pest control company improperly applying harmful pesticides around two apartment complexes, Mayfair Mansion Apartments in Ward 7 and Columbia Heights Village in Ward 1, according to Schwalb&rsquo;s office.<\/p>\n<p>At Mayfair Mansion Apartments, Kenmore applied a chemical harmful to humans and highly toxic to birds, fish, and wildlife, according to the attorney general&rsquo;s office. The district intervened, incurring $12,000 in expenses for cleaning up the contaminated soil.<\/p>\n<p>At Columbia Heights Village, the company allegedly applied a dangerous pesticide in areas accessible to children and pets. WTOP <a href=\"https:\/\/wtop.com\/dc\/2024\/08\/after-dog-is-poisoned-pest-control-company-pays-dc-nearly-140k\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>reported<\/a> that a resident&rsquo;s dog was poisoned after consuming the pesticide and had to have its stomach pumped at the vet.<\/p>\n<p>Kenmore also allowed unqualified employees to apply restricted-use pesticides for years and misled consumers about its illegal practices, according to Schwalb&rsquo;s office.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Washingtonians have a right to be safe from toxic contamination in their homes and neighborhoods,&rdquo; Schwalb said in a statement. &ldquo;This settlement continues to make clear that if you violate our environmental protection laws, damage our natural resources, and threaten the health and safety of our residents, the Office of Attorney General will hold you accountable.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title><strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Under the terms of the settlement agreement, Kenmore must pay $125,000 in civil penalties to the district and $12,006 in clean-up costs.<\/p>\n<p>The company&rsquo;s employees must also receive eight hours of pest management training from a course approved by the district, Maryland, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/virginia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Virginia<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1724638\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1724638\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A pest control firm based in Maryland has consented to pay nearly $140,000 to Washington, D.C., following allegations of contaminating the city with hazardous chemicals. The office of District of Columbia Attorney General Brian Schwalb charged Kenmore Pest Control &amp; Termite Services with unlawfully and consistently using pesticides within the district, posing risks to residents and damaging local natural resources. According to the attorney general&#8217;s office, Kenmore frequently operates in Washington and employs around 20 staff members. City inspectors reported that the company improperly applied harmful pesticides at two apartment complexes: Mayfair Mansion Apartments in Ward 7 and Columbia Heights Village in Ward 1. At Mayfair Mansion Apartments, Kenmore used a chemical that is dangerous for humans and extremely toxic to birds, fish, and wildlife. The district had to intervene, spending $12,000 on cleaning up contaminated soil. At Columbia Heights Village, it was alleged that the company applied a hazardous pesticide in areas accessible to children and pets; a resident&#8217;s dog was reportedly poisoned after ingesting it and required veterinary treatment for stomach pumping. Additionally, Kenmore allowed untrained employees to apply restricted-use pesticides for several years while misleading consumers about its illegal activities. Attorney General Schwalb stated that &#8220;Washingtonians have a right to be safe from toxic contamination in their homes and neighborhoods,&#8221; emphasizing that violations of environmental protection laws will lead to accountability from his office. As part of the settlement agreement, Kenmore is required to pay $125,000 in civil penalties along with $12,006 for cleanup costs; furthermore, its employees must complete eight hours of pest management training from an approved course by either D.C., Maryland or Virginia<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3192,"featured_media":2320463,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/AP483782710241.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[32116,33647,37424,37425],"class_list":["post-2320462","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-attorney-general","tag-legal-settlement","tag-pest-control","tag-pesticide-regulations"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/AP483782710241.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2320462","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3192"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2320462"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2320462\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2320463"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2320462"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2320462"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2320462"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}