Bates Area Civic Association

Kenyan McDuffie Invites You to a Ward Five Rat Summit
The DC Department of Health is sponsoring a one day Rat Summit in each of the city’s eight (8) wards that started in Ward One. Business owners, residents, neighborhood associations and community leaders are all welcomed to attend.
Saturday, March 8, 2014
Harry Thomas Sr. Recreation Center
1743 Lincoln Road, NE, 2nd floor
10:30 am until 1:00 pm
What prompted the Rat Summits?
The Department of Health has received a number of complaints about the increased rat presence throughout the city. In an attempt to abate the rat population, the Department of Health would like to provide information and education to community groups, residents, and business owners on topics such as proper waste storage, rodent proofing, and their ability to assist with rodent abatement.
Guest Speaker
Mr. Robert Corrigan, PhD author of Rodent Control, A Practical Guide for Pest Management Professionals. Mr. Corrigan has authored more than seventy technical publications on pest control including the “Development of IPM Rodent Plan.” Featured presenters are Dr. Joxel Garcia, Director, Department of Health Mr. William Howland, Director, the Department of Public Works; Mr. Nicholas Majett, Director, the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs. The Directors will discuss their agencies role in reducing rats in the District
DOOR PRIZES
LIGHT REFRESHMENTS