Pest Control

The Board of Directors voted to award a contract to Monumental Pest Control during the meeting on July 30, 2026. This decision was made following a request for proposals from pest control vendors that were reviewed at the previous two board meetings. We began this process because of concerns from the community about our current vendor.

 

In making our final decision, we considered the following:

• Monumental Pest Control’s proposal will install additional rodent bait stations, in addition to what we currently have.
• Monumental Pest Control has recently assisted the community with addressing rat burrows and wasps in the Common Areas.
• Monumental Pest Control’s cost for installing the new bait stations and monthly maintenance was more competitive than the other proposal we reviewed. 

Finally, the new contract does not include one-time in-unit inspections for specific pests. After careful consideration, we determined the inspections did not benefit all units equally, as only a handful of units were inspected each month. These inspections also added thousands of dollars in expenses to the association. This new approach helps offset the costs for the association while increasing service in the Common Elements and ensuring we remain in compliance with the established maintenance responsibilities.

 

The focus of Fairlington Towne’s pest control contract is to service the Common Elements. Routine service targets rats and mice by strategically placing bait stations throughout the community, which deters rodents from entering units. Per the new contract, these stations will be serviced monthly on a rotating basis.

 

Pest concerns within individual units, including inspections, treatments, and eradication are the responsibility of each unit owner. Unit owners can and should coordinate with a provider of their choice to address pests within their unit. This includes but is not limited to mice, rats, pavement ants, cockroaches, silverfish, spiders, and similar infestations. 

 

As a reminder, the Bylaws Article 5, Section 5.6 (c) (1) states:

 

Unit owners are also responsible for identifying and addressing any interior conditions or points of entry that may contribute to pest activity within their homes. The Association will continue to maintain and repair Common Element components and building elements in accordance with the governing documents and established maintenance responsibilities. This means in some instances and based on where entry points are located, it may be the unit owner’s responsibility to cover any necessary repairs.

 

Pest concerns within the back patios or yards of the community also fall under the unit owner’s responsibility, and match the process outlined above in the Interior Pest Control Responsibility section. This is also in alignment with our maintenance chart, which states that routine maintenance of the Limited Common Element patio or yards within privacy fences is the owner’s responsibility.  

 

Lastly, pest control requires vigilance and proactive action to remediate issues. Residents who believe a pest issue is originating from a Common Element condition or Association-maintained component may submit a work order through the Resident Portal for review by Management. 

 

Thank you for your cooperation in helping maintain a healthy and pest-free community!