Pest control in Onondaga County is governed by the NY Property Maintenance Code (19 NYCRR Part 1226) plus local housing codes. Pesticide applicators must hold DEC certification under NY Environmental Conservation Law Article 33.
Under 19 NYCRR 1226.4, owners of residential structures must maintain buildings free of rodents and insects. Syracuse Property Conservation Code Chapter 27 reinforces landlord duties to exterminate infestations in multi-unit housing. Commercial pesticide applicators must be certified by NY DEC under ECL Article 33 and 6 NYCRR Part 325; neighbor notification is required for outdoor pesticide use within 150 feet of property lines (NY ECL 33-1004). DIY homeowner applications of general-use pesticides are permitted without notice but must follow label directions. Onondaga County Health Department investigates rodent complaints tied to housing conditions; Syracuse Division of Code Enforcement handles city properties.
Syracuse property maintenance violations: $150-$500 per offense, with daily penalties for continued non-compliance. Uncertified commercial pesticide application: DEC fines up to $5,000 per violation plus possible criminal charges under ECL 71-2907.
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