Property owners must maintain premises free of rodent harborage and insect infestations under NYS Property Maintenance Code and local health regulations enforced by Schenectady County Public Health Services.
Dumpsters must have tight-fitting lids. Standing water prohibited on properties per mosquito control rules. Commercial pest control applications require NYSDEC-certified applicators. Rental property owners responsible for extermination when infestations affect multiple units. Contact Schenectady County at (518) 388-4220 for enforcement.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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