Drought sneaks into D.C.¡¯s eastern suburbs, weather doesn¡¯t have to wither gardens
thought folks might find this of interest.
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Drought sneaks into D.C.¡¯s eastern suburbs, weather doesn¡¯t have to wither gardens
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It is hard to believe that we have been slipping into a drought in mid-April, but here we are. There is at least the chance for much needed rain this weekend. But if we miss out, then we are nearly guaranteed to fall below 50 percent of normal for the year next week. As you can see in the map to the right, we are not alone.
The latest shows drought conditions have officially commenced from Baltimore due south into Southern Maryland, including eastern Prince George¡¯s county and counties along the western shores of the Chesapeake Bay. East of the Bay, the drought has turned severe. (Northern and central Virginia - not pictured -are abnormally dry, but not yet in drought).
A spring drought is a bit sneaky since it is hard for us to think about watering yet and yet we must.
If you have trees, especially ones transplanted in the past 2 or 3 years, they need a good soaking unless this weekend is a drencher. Run a hose and let it run at a slow clip under it for 15 to 30 minutes if you can.
The problem with trees is that you can¡¯t wait for them to show drought stress. If you do you are likely to have either a dead tree or one that is severely crippled. When it comes to other plants we can be a little more flexible in our planting and take advantage of some naturals at beating the dryness.
Just taking a tour of my garden this past weekend was a real eye opener as to some very common plants that hold up quite well to dry conditions. One of my discoveries was that plants that have denser root systems seem to hold up better. Part of it may be the water stored in these bulbs, tubers and rhizomes but they also have stored nutrients to supply to the plant when water transport from the soils is difficult. Of course, the most glaring example of this is all the tulips and daffodils that are blooming as happily as ever.
I only recently started planting these bulbs after a few years¡¯ hiatus. I have to tell you the selection out there is tremendous. By selecting early, mid and late varieties you can have a blooming season that starts in late February with crocuses and snowbells, and runs through May with late tulips and allium. Just as those give up the ghost, the lilies kick in and they bloom from June to August. I tuck these beauties in every nook I can find. They are just about trouble free and withstand the dryness like all those bulbs.
Bulbs are not the only drought beating game in town. Some of the plants from our childhood were grown for just that reason. Iris is a prime example, (photo here) having a dense rhizome that grows along the surface. Peonies and day lilies have thickened tuberous roots that help them survive those dry spells much better than thinly rooted plants. In fact, cultural researchers looking for old farmsteads can often locate them by looking for beds of day lilies still going strong long after the structures are gone.
The huge variety of day lilies has something for just about everyone. My only pet peeve is how the market has been overrun by the Stella d¡¯Oro type normally referred to as reblooming. It seems like more than half of the offerings are reblooming. I totally understand wanting a long bloom season but what I most appreciate about the more traditional ones is that their plethora of blooms that occur in about a three-week span. The rebloomers are just so much wimpier blooming. Even if it goes on all summer, it just isn¡¯t eye-popping like the more traditional. OK, off my soap box but if you have similar strong feelings, let¡¯s talk about it!
One more tuberous plant you may not be as familiar with is the Acanthus, affectionately known as ¡°Bear¡¯s Breeches¡±. They have a long history and in fact their leaves are chiseled into stone adorning ancient Greek and Roman architecture. The blooms come in summer and are a little like snap dragons on steroids. The spikes of blooms are about a foot or more tall and the blooms last nearly a month.
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Fw: New DC REIP Incentive available April 11, 2012 for Solar Thermal Systems
FYI.
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Susan Eads Role
238 10th Street, SE
----- Forwarded Message -----
From: "notify@..." To: seadsrole@... Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2012 1:33 PM Subject: New DC REIP Incentive available April 11, 2012 for Solar Thermal Systems
The District of Columbia¡¯s Renewable Energy Incentive Program Solar Thermal Incentive For 2012
Effective, Wednesday, April 11, 2012, and in accordance with the Clean and Affordable Energy Act of 2008, the District Department of the Environment Renewable Energy Incentive Program (REIP) will provide financial incentives to eligible applicants in the District to help install Solar Thermal systems.?
Eligible projects may include, but are not limited to, the installation of systems on single and multi-family dwellings as well as commercial buildings and institutional organizations.
Renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, geothermal and/or biomass can help to reduce dependence on a shrinking supply of fossil fuels and greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change.??????
We encourage you to apply to the program. Please visit
http://ddoe.dc.gov/service/renewable-energy-incentive-program-reip-residents for more information.
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Book Release Party for Wicked Capitol Hill
This Friday, April 13th, at 7 PM, Robert Pohl will be presenting his
new book, Wicked Capitol Hill: An Unruly History of Behaving Badly at
the Hill Center (Old Naval Hospital).
The book covers 200+ years of scandals on Capitol Hill, including one
that took place in Gessford Court. From scandals that caused local
chins to wag, to events that changed the course of history, they're
all to be found in
this book. If you're looking for an enjoyable way to learn some local
history - and spice up the tours you give of the neighborhood for
visitors - here's a great opportunity.
For more information, and how to sign up, please go to
Thank you
Robert
--
Follow the progress of my book at
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Thanks for all you've done Brian! This is good news. Antonia |
From:
Brian Pate ;
To:
Gessford Court ; <11thSEblock@...>;
Bcc:
;
Subject:
Fwd: Vines package
Sent:
Sat, Apr 7, 2012 2:11:00 PM
Mr. Vines will not be bothering us for awhile. ?
Thank you to those of you who took the time to write a community impact statement. ?The court heard your voice.
Regards,
Brian ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Bednar, Thomas (USADC) <Thomas.Bednar@...>
Date: Fri, Apr 6, 2012 at 1:22 PM Subject: RE: Vines package To: Brian Pate < patebc@...>
Mr. Pate:? I just wanted to pass along to you that Judge Beck sentenced David Vines today to a total sentence of 48 months in jail followed by supervised release
for 5 years.? Thank you very much for your efforts to inform the court about the impact these crimes have on our community.? Best regards, Tom Bednar |
From: Brian Pate [mailto:patebc@...]
Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2012 2:10 PM
To: Bednar, Thomas (USADC)
Subject: Vines package
?
Tom,
Just a note to let you know that I had a chance to review your sentencing package and think that it is excellent. ?Very compelling.
Thanks for your hard work on this case. ?I know it's not a high profile crime, but it's clear that you fully understand the negative impact of people like Vines.
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Mr. Vines will not be bothering us for awhile. ?
Thank you to those of you who took the time to write a community impact statement. ?The court heard your voice.
Regards,
Brian ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Bednar, Thomas (USADC) <Thomas.Bednar@...>
Date: Fri, Apr 6, 2012 at 1:22 PM Subject: RE: Vines package To: Brian Pate < patebc@...>
Mr. Pate:? I just wanted to pass along to you that Judge Beck sentenced David Vines today to a total sentence of 48 months in jail followed by supervised release
for 5 years.? Thank you very much for your efforts to inform the court about the impact these crimes have on our community.? Best regards, Tom Bednar
From: Brian Pate [mailto:patebc@...]
Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2012 2:10 PM
To: Bednar, Thomas (USADC)
Subject: Vines package
?
Tom,
Just a note to let you know that I had a chance to review your sentencing package and think that it is excellent. ?Very compelling.
Thanks for your hard work on this case. ?I know it's not a high profile crime, but it's clear that you fully understand the negative impact of people like Vines.
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ANC Hine Review - Location Change
Neighbors,
Just a note to let you know that the location for tomorrow night's briefing on the latest Hine development plans has changed.
The meeting will now be held at:
Mount Moriah Baptist Church?
1636 East Capitol Street, N.E.
Washington, ?D.C. ? 20003
7PM to 9PM
If you miss the meeting, a 3-D model of the development is now installed at the Hill Center for public viewing.
Regards,
Brian
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Thanks Meg. Good to know that she will be ok and the police have the guy. Also good to know it wasn't as random as I thought. I was concerned that complete strangers were involved. Appreciate the clarity. Have a great week, -Sara
To: 11thSEblock@... From: mkrause@... Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2012 14:17:50 +0000 Subject: RE: [11thSEblock] Sunday afternoon
?
Sara,
?
Yes, some citizens stopped the man and
held him until police arrived. The woman had some minor injuries but will
recover fine.
?
I don¡¯t think you need to be too upset
about the incident occurring in our neighborhood. It appeared to be an incident
that started elsewhere and happened to implode as they were driving through. Our
neighbors took great steps to ensure it was contained and handled
appropriately.
?
Cheers!
?
Meg Krause
Associate Director, Veterans?Programs
American Council on Education
One Dupont Circle NW
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 939-9702
mkrause@...
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From:
11thSEblock@... [mailto:11thSEblock@...] On Behalf Of smartdesign23
Sent: Monday, April 02, 2012 10:14
AM
To: 11thSEblock@...
Subject: [11thSEblock] Sunday
afternoon
?
?
All,
My neighbor mentioned that a woman was attacked on our block Sunday afternoon
around 2pm. She said that she heard her screaming and that some of the
neighbors called the police / came to her assistance.
I'm grateful for those who took action to help, but very upset that something
like this would happen - especially in the middle of the afternoon on the
weekend.
Does anyone know if the woman is ok and if the police caught the man?
Thank you for staying vigilant and looking out for each other.
Best,
-Sara @ 222
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Sara,
?
Yes, some citizens stopped the man and
held him until police arrived. The woman had some minor injuries but will
recover fine.
?
I don¡¯t think you need to be too upset
about the incident occurring in our neighborhood. It appeared to be an incident
that started elsewhere and happened to implode as they were driving through. Our
neighbors took great steps to ensure it was contained and handled
appropriately.
?
Cheers!
?
Meg Krause
Associate Director, Veterans?Programs
American Council on Education
One Dupont Circle NW
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 939-9702
mkrause@...
?
From:
11thSEblock@... [mailto:11thSEblock@...] On Behalf Of smartdesign23
Sent: Monday, April 02, 2012 10:14
AM
To: 11thSEblock@...
Subject: [11thSEblock] Sunday
afternoon
?
?
All,
My neighbor mentioned that a woman was attacked on our block Sunday afternoon
around 2pm. She said that she heard her screaming and that some of the
neighbors called the police / came to her assistance.
I'm grateful for those who took action to help, but very upset that something
like this would happen - especially in the middle of the afternoon on the
weekend.
Does anyone know if the woman is ok and if the police caught the man?
Thank you for staying vigilant and looking out for each other.
Best,
-Sara @ 222
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All,
My neighbor mentioned that a woman was attacked on our block Sunday afternoon around 2pm. She said that she heard her screaming and that some of the neighbors called the police / came to her assistance.
I'm grateful for those who took action to help, but very upset that something like this would happen - especially in the middle of the afternoon on the weekend.
Does anyone know if the woman is ok and if the police caught the man?
Thank you for staying vigilant and looking out for each other.
Best,
-Sara @ 222
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Neighbors,
There are two opportunities this week to review the latest Hine designs:
? ? ?* Monday evening, 8PM at the Stanton offices on 7th St, adjacent to Marvelous Market. ?This will likely be a standing room only crowd, focussed on briefing neighbors nearest to the project.
?? ? ? ?* Thursday evening, 7PM at the Hill Center. ?This briefing will be to the ANC's Hine sub-committee, with an opportunity for community feedback and ANC debate to formulate a position on the latest designs.
?The developers, Stanton EastBanc, submitted revised designs in preparation for an Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB) hearing in late April. ?The design changes are modest and attempt to address a punch list of items remaining from last September's HPRB review.
You can also check out the latest designs at: ?.
Regards,
Brian
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Re: Final Mosquito Squad Email!
I just signed us up. It quick and
painless!
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Meg Krause
Associate Director, Veterans?Programs
American Council on Education
One Dupont Circle NW
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 939-9702
mkrause@...
?
From:
11thSEblock@... [mailto:11thSEblock@...] On Behalf Of sara matyas
Sent: Friday, March 30, 2012 12:51
PM
To: 11thseblock@...
Subject: RE: [11thSEblock] Final
Mosquito Squad Email!
?
?
Thanks Meg! Sorry
all....I knew this info was buried in the email chain somewhere.
Best
-Sara
To: 11thSEblock@...
From: mkrause@...
Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2012 16:46:53 +0000
Subject: RE: [11thSEblock] Final Mosquito Squad Email!
?
?
Sara,
?
Here is some pricing
information:
Standard Seasonal Treatment Package - $400*:
Treatment every 21 days, weather permitting, using our traditional solution provides
consistent 85%-90% protection against mosquitoes and adult ticks all season
long.
Premium Seasonal Treatment Package - $535*: Treatment very 14 days, weather
permitting, using our traditional solution provides outstanding protection all
season long. This is perfect for those with extreme mosquito problems.
Natural Seasonal Treatment Package - $535*: Treatment every 14 days, weather
permitting, using our 99.3% natural garlic solution. Our natural solution
provides a 60%-65% reduction in the mosquito populations calling your yard
home.
?
Meg Krause
Associate Director, Veterans?Programs
American Council on
Education
One Dupont Circle NW
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 939-9702
mkrause@...
?
From:
11thSEblock@... [mailto:11thSEblock@...] On Behalf Of sara matyas
Sent: Friday, March 30, 2012 12:43
PM
To: 11thseblock@...
Subject: RE: [11thSEblock] Final
Mosquito Squad Email!
?
?
Anyone know how frequently the treatments happen?
Every week? Two weeks? Once a month?
Maybe 6 payments means 6 treatments, once a month, April to Sept?
I apologize if someone has already addressed this!
Thank you all,
-Sara
To: 11thSEblock@...
From: antoniaherzog2004@...
Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:35:35 -0700
Subject: Re: [11thSEblock] Final Mosquito Squad Email!
?
?
Just
signed up for the regular treatment, so $290 with all the discounts.?
Couldn't get terry as he was out, spoke to dan.?he said?they start
treatments in april and you can split up the payment into 6 payments.
From: toni Herzog
To:
"11thSEblock@..." <11thSEblock@...>
Sent: Friday, March 30, 2012 11:39
AM
Subject: Re: [11thSEblock] Final
Mosquito Squad Email!
?
?
Mike,?
The answer to your questions are yes.?Here areMichael's notes from earlier
with answeres to all?of this.?? antonia
Tuesday,
March 27, 2012 9:12 AM
?
Hello
all,
I just spoke to Terry Selba over at Mosquito Squad of D.C. He said if more than
5 families in the neighborhood sign up for the service, they can extend a
neighborhood discount of 100 off dollars per family. So it would take the cost
from 400 dollars for the standard seasonal treatment package to 300 dollars.
Plus, each family can choose a different type of spray - so if you want to have
the all-natural treatment (which is 535, or 435 with the neighborhood
discount), that's fine, and others can still have their yard treated with the
standard treatment. As an added bonus, if you sign up and make your payment
before March 31, we can get an additional 10 bucks off per family.
Also, it doesn't sound like this needs to be all that coordinated - each family
is on their own payment plan and chooses their own treatment as I said. We just
need to let them know who is in and where our neighborhood is, and then each
family can call separately, reference our neighborhood plan, and set up their
treatment plan.
More information on the various treatments, visit their website here:
Terry was exceedingly helpful - and as you can see on their website, the
company has some excellent testimonials and comes highly recommended by Angie's
List. But if you would like to contact Terry directly with your questions, he
can be reached at tselba@...
or you can call their main line and ask for him, 571-830-8002.
I think we are definitely going to sign up for the standard treatment (which by
the way is also safe for pets, kids, and plants - they just recommend your kid/
pet not stand out there while they're spraying or something and give the
treatment about 30 minutes to set before going out to play and roll around).
Let me know if you decide to join us, and i'll call them before the end of the
week and tell them we have X number of families interested in the 200 block of
11th St/ Gessford Court area, and that they should expect each person to call
to set up their treatment. Just remember when you call to let them know we are
entitled to a neighborhood discount.
Happy to try to answer any additional questions you may have - otherwise, you
have the necessary contact info for the experts at D.C. Mosquito Squad.
Mike
Hi all,
My wife and I are considering contacting the Mosquito Squad of Greater D.C. to
see about getting our patio area sprayed over the course of the summer. We have
heard great things, so thought we'd look into it. Is there any interested in
the Gessford Court
area/ 11th St
200 block in trying to get a group rate? The more of us who do the mosquito
spraying, the better for the whole neighborhood!
Here is some pricing information:
Standard Seasonal Treatment Package - $400*:
Treatment every 21 days, weather permitting, using our traditional solution
provides consistent 85%-90% protection against mosquitoes and adult ticks all
season long.
Premium Seasonal Treatment Package - $535*: Treatment very 14 days, weather
permitting, using our traditional solution provides outstanding protection all
season long. This is perfect for those with extreme mosquito problems.
Natural Seasonal Treatment Package - $535*: Treatment every 14 days, weather
permitting, using our 99.3% natural garlic solution. Our natural solution
provides a 60%-65% reduction in the mosquito populations calling your yard
home.
toggle quoted message
Show quoted text
From: Michael David-Fox
To: 11thSEblock@...
Sent: Friday, March 30, 2012 10:02
AM
Subject: RE: [11thSEblock] Final
Mosquito Squad Email!
?
?
Will this
work for those of us across the alley on 10th St. too? We might be
interested if we can get the all-natural treatment.
All best,
Michael David-Fox, 236 10th
St.
From: 11thSEblock@...
[mailto:11thSEblock@...] On
Behalf Of michael.sollberger
Sent: Friday, March 30, 2012 9:35
AM
To: 11thSEblock@...
Subject: [11thSEblock] Final
Mosquito Squad Email!
Hi all,
I just called and set up our service for the mosquito squad. Per their
instructions, I am sending them an email listing the people in our neighborhood
who plan to sign up for services. Once everyone signs up, we will have our
discount of $100 off per family.
When you call to set up your service, they will be able to look up your address
and note who else has gone ahead and set up their treatment. You can remind
them that you are supposed to get a neighborhood discount.
Please let me know if you would like to be added to the list.
So far, i have 214, 219, 222,and 228.
Thanks,
Mike
?
?
?
?
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Re: Final Mosquito Squad Email!
Thanks Meg! Sorry all....I knew this info was buried in the email chain somewhere. Best -Sara
To: 11thSEblock@... From: mkrause@... Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2012 16:46:53 +0000 Subject: RE: [11thSEblock] Final Mosquito Squad Email!
?
Sara,
?
Here is some pricing information:
Standard Seasonal Treatment Package - $400*:
Treatment every 21 days, weather permitting, using our traditional solution
provides consistent 85%-90% protection against mosquitoes and adult ticks all
season long.
Premium Seasonal Treatment Package - $535*: Treatment very 14 days, weather
permitting, using our traditional solution provides outstanding protection all
season long. This is perfect for those with extreme mosquito problems.
Natural Seasonal Treatment Package - $535*: Treatment every 14 days, weather
permitting, using our 99.3% natural garlic solution. Our natural solution
provides a 60%-65% reduction in the mosquito populations calling your yard home.
?
Meg Krause
Associate Director, Veterans?Programs
American Council on Education
One Dupont Circle NW
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 939-9702
mkrause@...
?
From:
11thSEblock@... [mailto:11thSEblock@...] On Behalf Of sara matyas
Sent: Friday, March 30, 2012 12:43
PM
To: 11thseblock@...
Subject: RE: [11thSEblock] Final
Mosquito Squad Email!
?
?
Anyone know how
frequently the treatments happen? Every week? Two weeks? Once a month?
Maybe 6 payments means 6 treatments, once a month, April to Sept?
I apologize if someone has already addressed this!
Thank you all,
-Sara
To: 11thSEblock@...
From: antoniaherzog2004@...
Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:35:35 -0700
Subject: Re: [11thSEblock] Final Mosquito Squad Email!
?
?
Just
signed up for the regular treatment, so $290 with all the discounts.?
Couldn't get terry as he was out, spoke to dan.?he said?they start
treatments in april and you can split up the payment into 6 payments.
From: toni Herzog
To:
"11thSEblock@..." <11thSEblock@...>
Sent: Friday, March 30, 2012 11:39
AM
Subject: Re: [11thSEblock] Final
Mosquito Squad Email!
?
?
Mike,?
The answer to your questions are yes.?Here areMichael's notes from earlier
with answeres to all?of this.?? antonia
Tuesday,
March 27, 2012 9:12 AM
?
Hello
all,
I just spoke to Terry Selba over at Mosquito Squad of D.C. He said if more than
5 families in the neighborhood sign up for the service, they can extend a
neighborhood discount of 100 off dollars per family. So it would take the cost
from 400 dollars for the standard seasonal treatment package to 300 dollars.
Plus, each family can choose a different type of spray - so if you want to have
the all-natural treatment (which is 535, or 435 with the neighborhood
discount), that's fine, and others can still have their yard treated with the
standard treatment. As an added bonus, if you sign up and make your payment
before March 31, we can get an additional 10 bucks off per family.
Also, it doesn't sound like this needs to be all that coordinated - each family
is on their own payment plan and chooses their own treatment as I said. We just
need to let them know who is in and where our neighborhood is, and then each
family can call separately, reference our neighborhood plan, and set up their
treatment plan.
More information on the various treatments, visit their website here:
Terry was exceedingly helpful - and as you can see on their website, the
company has some excellent testimonials and comes highly recommended by Angie's
List. But if you would like to contact Terry directly with your questions, he
can be reached at tselba@...
or you can call their main line and ask for him, 571-830-8002.
I think we are definitely going to sign up for the standard treatment (which by
the way is also safe for pets, kids, and plants - they just recommend your kid/
pet not stand out there while they're spraying or something and give the
treatment about 30 minutes to set before going out to play and roll around).
Let me know if you decide to join us, and i'll call them before the end of the
week and tell them we have X number of families interested in the 200 block of
11th St/ Gessford Court area, and that they should expect each person to call
to set up their treatment. Just remember when you call to let them know we are
entitled to a neighborhood discount.
Happy to try to answer any additional questions you may have - otherwise, you
have the necessary contact info for the experts at D.C. Mosquito Squad.
Mike
Hi all,
My wife and I are considering contacting the Mosquito Squad of Greater D.C. to
see about getting our patio area sprayed over the course of the summer. We have
heard great things, so thought we'd look into it. Is there any interested in
the Gessford Court
area/ 11th St
200 block in trying to get a group rate? The more of us who do the mosquito
spraying, the better for the whole neighborhood!
Here is some pricing information:
Standard Seasonal Treatment Package - $400*:
Treatment every 21 days, weather permitting, using our traditional solution
provides consistent 85%-90% protection against mosquitoes and adult ticks all
season long.
Premium Seasonal Treatment Package - $535*: Treatment very 14 days, weather
permitting, using our traditional solution provides outstanding protection all
season long. This is perfect for those with extreme mosquito problems.
Natural Seasonal Treatment Package - $535*: Treatment every 14 days, weather
permitting, using our 99.3% natural garlic solution. Our natural solution
provides a 60%-65% reduction in the mosquito populations calling your yard
home.
toggle quoted message
Show quoted text
From: Michael David-Fox
To: 11thSEblock@...
Sent: Friday, March 30, 2012 10:02
AM
Subject: RE: [11thSEblock] Final
Mosquito Squad Email!
?
?
Will this
work for those of us across the alley on 10th St. too? We might be
interested if we can get the all-natural treatment.
All best,
Michael David-Fox, 236 10th
St.
From: 11thSEblock@...
[mailto:11thSEblock@...] On
Behalf Of michael.sollberger
Sent: Friday, March 30, 2012 9:35
AM
To: 11thSEblock@...
Subject: [11thSEblock] Final
Mosquito Squad Email!
Hi all,
I just called and set up our service for the mosquito squad. Per their
instructions, I am sending them an email listing the people in our neighborhood
who plan to sign up for services. Once everyone signs up, we will have our
discount of $100 off per family.
When you call to set up your service, they will be able to look up your address
and note who else has gone ahead and set up their treatment. You can remind
them that you are supposed to get a neighborhood discount.
Please let me know if you would like to be added to the list.
So far, i have 214, 219, 222,and 228.
Thanks,
Mike
?
?
?
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Re: Final Mosquito Squad Email!
Sara,
?
Here is some pricing information:
Standard Seasonal Treatment Package - $400*:
Treatment every 21 days, weather permitting, using our traditional solution
provides consistent 85%-90% protection against mosquitoes and adult ticks all
season long.
Premium Seasonal Treatment Package - $535*: Treatment very 14 days, weather
permitting, using our traditional solution provides outstanding protection all
season long. This is perfect for those with extreme mosquito problems.
Natural Seasonal Treatment Package - $535*: Treatment every 14 days, weather
permitting, using our 99.3% natural garlic solution. Our natural solution
provides a 60%-65% reduction in the mosquito populations calling your yard home.
?
Meg Krause
Associate Director, Veterans?Programs
American Council on Education
One Dupont Circle NW
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 939-9702
mkrause@...
?
From:
11thSEblock@... [mailto:11thSEblock@...] On Behalf Of sara matyas
Sent: Friday, March 30, 2012 12:43
PM
To: 11thseblock@...
Subject: RE: [11thSEblock] Final
Mosquito Squad Email!
?
?
Anyone know how
frequently the treatments happen? Every week? Two weeks? Once a month?
Maybe 6 payments means 6 treatments, once a month, April to Sept?
I apologize if someone has already addressed this!
Thank you all,
-Sara
To: 11thSEblock@...
From: antoniaherzog2004@...
Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:35:35 -0700
Subject: Re: [11thSEblock] Final Mosquito Squad Email!
?
?
Just
signed up for the regular treatment, so $290 with all the discounts.?
Couldn't get terry as he was out, spoke to dan.?he said?they start
treatments in april and you can split up the payment into 6 payments.
From: toni Herzog
<antoniaherzog2004@...>
To:
"11thSEblock@..." <11thSEblock@...>
Sent: Friday, March 30, 2012 11:39
AM
Subject: Re: [11thSEblock] Final
Mosquito Squad Email!
?
?
Mike,?
The answer to your questions are yes.?Here areMichael's notes from earlier
with answeres to all?of this.?? antonia
Tuesday,
March 27, 2012 9:12 AM
?
Hello
all,
I just spoke to Terry Selba over at Mosquito Squad of D.C. He said if more than
5 families in the neighborhood sign up for the service, they can extend a
neighborhood discount of 100 off dollars per family. So it would take the cost
from 400 dollars for the standard seasonal treatment package to 300 dollars.
Plus, each family can choose a different type of spray - so if you want to have
the all-natural treatment (which is 535, or 435 with the neighborhood
discount), that's fine, and others can still have their yard treated with the
standard treatment. As an added bonus, if you sign up and make your payment
before March 31, we can get an additional 10 bucks off per family.
Also, it doesn't sound like this needs to be all that coordinated - each family
is on their own payment plan and chooses their own treatment as I said. We just
need to let them know who is in and where our neighborhood is, and then each
family can call separately, reference our neighborhood plan, and set up their
treatment plan.
More information on the various treatments, visit their website here:
Terry was exceedingly helpful - and as you can see on their website, the
company has some excellent testimonials and comes highly recommended by Angie's
List. But if you would like to contact Terry directly with your questions, he
can be reached at tselba@...
or you can call their main line and ask for him, 571-830-8002.
I think we are definitely going to sign up for the standard treatment (which by
the way is also safe for pets, kids, and plants - they just recommend your kid/
pet not stand out there while they're spraying or something and give the
treatment about 30 minutes to set before going out to play and roll around).
Let me know if you decide to join us, and i'll call them before the end of the
week and tell them we have X number of families interested in the 200 block of
11th St/ Gessford Court area, and that they should expect each person to call
to set up their treatment. Just remember when you call to let them know we are
entitled to a neighborhood discount.
Happy to try to answer any additional questions you may have - otherwise, you
have the necessary contact info for the experts at D.C. Mosquito Squad.
Mike
Hi all,
My wife and I are considering contacting the Mosquito Squad of Greater D.C. to
see about getting our patio area sprayed over the course of the summer. We have
heard great things, so thought we'd look into it. Is there any interested in
the Gessford Court
area/ 11th St
200 block in trying to get a group rate? The more of us who do the mosquito
spraying, the better for the whole neighborhood!
Here is some pricing information:
Standard Seasonal Treatment Package - $400*:
Treatment every 21 days, weather permitting, using our traditional solution
provides consistent 85%-90% protection against mosquitoes and adult ticks all
season long.
Premium Seasonal Treatment Package - $535*: Treatment very 14 days, weather
permitting, using our traditional solution provides outstanding protection all
season long. This is perfect for those with extreme mosquito problems.
Natural Seasonal Treatment Package - $535*: Treatment every 14 days, weather
permitting, using our 99.3% natural garlic solution. Our natural solution
provides a 60%-65% reduction in the mosquito populations calling your yard
home.
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From: Michael David-Fox
To: 11thSEblock@...
Sent: Friday, March 30, 2012 10:02
AM
Subject: RE: [11thSEblock] Final
Mosquito Squad Email!
?
?
Will this
work for those of us across the alley on 10th St. too? We might be
interested if we can get the all-natural treatment.
All best,
Michael David-Fox, 236 10th
St.
From: 11thSEblock@...
[mailto:11thSEblock@...] On
Behalf Of michael.sollberger
Sent: Friday, March 30, 2012 9:35
AM
To: 11thSEblock@...
Subject: [11thSEblock] Final
Mosquito Squad Email!
Hi all,
I just called and set up our service for the mosquito squad. Per their
instructions, I am sending them an email listing the people in our neighborhood
who plan to sign up for services. Once everyone signs up, we will have our
discount of $100 off per family.
When you call to set up your service, they will be able to look up your address
and note who else has gone ahead and set up their treatment. You can remind
them that you are supposed to get a neighborhood discount.
Please let me know if you would like to be added to the list.
So far, i have 214, 219, 222,and 228.
Thanks,
Mike
?
?
?
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Re: Final Mosquito Squad Email!
Anyone know how frequently the treatments happen? Every week? Two weeks? Once a month? Maybe 6 payments means 6 treatments, once a month, April to Sept? I apologize if someone has already addressed this! Thank you all, -Sara
To: 11thSEblock@... From: antoniaherzog2004@... Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:35:35 -0700 Subject: Re: [11thSEblock] Final Mosquito Squad Email!
?
Just signed up for the regular treatment, so $290 with all the discounts.? Couldn't get terry as he was out, spoke to dan.?he said?they start treatments in april and you can split up the payment into 6 payments.
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From: toni Herzog To: "11thSEblock@..." <11thSEblock@...> Sent: Friday, March 30, 2012 11:39 AM Subject: Re: [11thSEblock] Final Mosquito Squad Email!
?
Mike,? The answer to your questions are yes.?Here areMichael's notes from earlier with answeres to all?of this.?? antonia
?
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?
?
Tuesday, March 27, 2012 9:12 AM
?
Hello all, I just spoke to Terry Selba over at Mosquito Squad of D.C. He said if more than 5 families in the neighborhood sign up for the service, they can extend a neighborhood discount of 100 off dollars per family. So it would take the cost from 400 dollars for the standard seasonal treatment package to 300 dollars. Plus, each family can choose a different type of spray - so if you want to have the all-natural treatment (which is 535, or 435 with the neighborhood discount), that's fine, and others can still have their yard treated with the standard treatment. As an added bonus, if you sign up and make your payment before March 31, we can get an additional 10 bucks off per family. Also, it doesn't sound like this needs to be all that coordinated - each family is on their own payment plan and chooses their own treatment as I said. We just need to let them know who is in and where our neighborhood is, and then each family can call
separately, reference our neighborhood plan, and set up their treatment plan. More information on the various treatments, visit their website here: Terry was exceedingly helpful - and as you can see on their website, the company has some excellent testimonials and comes highly recommended by Angie's List. But if you would like to contact Terry directly with your questions, he can be reached at tselba@... or you can call their main line and ask for him, 571-830-8002. I think we are definitely going to sign up for the standard treatment (which by
the way is also safe for pets, kids, and plants - they just recommend your kid/ pet not stand out there while they're spraying or something and give the treatment about 30 minutes to set before going out to play and roll around). Let me know if you decide to join us, and i'll call them before the end of the week and tell them we have X number of families interested in the 200 block of 11th St/ Gessford Court area, and that they should expect each person to call to set up their treatment. Just remember when you call to let them know we are entitled to a neighborhood discount. Happy to try to answer any additional questions you may have - otherwise, you have the necessary contact info for the experts at D.C. Mosquito Squad. Mike -------
Hi all,
My wife and I are considering contacting the Mosquito Squad of Greater D.C. to see about getting our patio area sprayed over the course of the summer. We have heard great things, so thought we'd look into it. Is there any interested in the Gessford Court area/ 11th St 200 block in trying to get a group rate? The more of us who do the mosquito spraying, the better for the whole neighborhood!
Here is some pricing information:
Standard Seasonal Treatment Package - $400*: Treatment every 21 days, weather permitting, using our traditional solution provides consistent 85%-90% protection against mosquitoes and adult ticks all season long.
Premium Seasonal Treatment Package - $535*: Treatment very 14 days, weather permitting, using our traditional solution provides outstanding protection all season long. This is perfect for those with extreme
mosquito problems.
Natural Seasonal Treatment Package - $535*: Treatment every 14 days, weather permitting, using our 99.3% natural garlic solution. Our natural solution provides a 60%-65% reduction in the mosquito populations calling your yard home.
From: Michael David-Fox
To: 11thSEblock@...
Sent: Friday, March 30, 2012 10:02 AM
Subject: RE: [11thSEblock] Final Mosquito Squad Email!
?
Dear Mike,
Will this work for those of us across the alley on 10th St. too? We might be interested if we can get the all-natural treatment.
?
All best, Michael David-Fox, 236 10th St.
?
From: 11thSEblock@... [mailto:11thSEblock@...] On Behalf Of michael.sollberger
Sent: Friday, March 30, 2012 9:35 AM
To: 11thSEblock@...
Subject: [11thSEblock] Final Mosquito Squad Email!
?
?
Hi all,
I just called and set up our service for the mosquito squad. Per their instructions, I am sending them an email listing the people in our neighborhood who plan to sign up for services. Once everyone signs up, we will have our discount of $100 off per family.
When you call to set up your service, they will be able to look up your address and note who else has gone ahead and set up their treatment. You can remind them that you are supposed to get a neighborhood discount.
Please let me know if you would like to be added to the list.
So far, i have 214, 219, 222,and 228.
Thanks,
Mike
|
Re: Final Mosquito Squad Email!
Just signed up for the regular treatment, so $290 with all the discounts.? Couldn't get terry as he was out, spoke to dan.?he said?they start treatments in april and you can split up the payment into 6 payments.
From: toni Herzog To: "11thSEblock@..." <11thSEblock@...> Sent: Friday, March 30, 2012 11:39 AM Subject: Re: [11thSEblock] Final Mosquito Squad Email!
?
Mike,? The answer to your questions are yes.?Here areMichael's notes from earlier with answeres to all?of this.?? antonia
?
-----------
?
?
Tuesday, March 27, 2012 9:12 AM
?
Hello all, I just spoke to Terry Selba over at Mosquito Squad of D.C. He said if more than 5 families in the neighborhood sign up for the service, they can extend a neighborhood discount of 100 off dollars per family. So it would take the cost from 400 dollars for the standard seasonal treatment package to 300 dollars. Plus, each family can choose a different type of spray - so if you want to have the all-natural treatment (which is 535, or 435 with the neighborhood discount), that's fine, and others can still have their yard treated with the standard treatment. As an added bonus, if you sign up and make your payment before March 31, we can get an additional 10 bucks off per family. Also, it doesn't sound like this needs to be all that coordinated - each family is on their own payment plan and chooses their own treatment as I said. We just need to let them know who is in and where our neighborhood is, and then each family can call
separately, reference our neighborhood plan, and set up their treatment plan. More information on the various treatments, visit their website here: Terry was exceedingly helpful - and as you can see on their website, the company has some excellent testimonials and comes highly recommended by Angie's List. But if you would like to contact Terry directly with your questions, he can be reached at tselba@... or you can call their main line and ask for him, 571-830-8002. I think we are definitely going to sign up for the standard treatment (which by
the way is also safe for pets, kids, and plants - they just recommend your kid/ pet not stand out there while they're spraying or something and give the treatment about 30 minutes to set before going out to play and roll around). Let me know if you decide to join us, and i'll call them before the end of the week and tell them we have X number of families interested in the 200 block of 11th St/ Gessford Court area, and that they should expect each person to call to set up their treatment. Just remember when you call to let them know we are entitled to a neighborhood discount. Happy to try to answer any additional questions you may have - otherwise, you have the necessary contact info for the experts at D.C. Mosquito Squad. Mike -------
Hi all,
My wife and I are considering contacting the Mosquito Squad of Greater D.C. to see about getting our patio area sprayed over the course of the summer. We have heard great things, so thought we'd look into it. Is there any interested in the Gessford Court area/ 11th St 200 block in trying to get a group rate? The more of us who do the mosquito spraying, the better for the whole neighborhood!
Here is some pricing information:
Standard Seasonal Treatment Package - $400*: Treatment every 21 days, weather permitting, using our traditional solution provides consistent 85%-90% protection against mosquitoes and adult ticks all season long.
Premium Seasonal Treatment Package - $535*: Treatment very 14 days, weather permitting, using our traditional solution provides outstanding protection all season long. This is perfect for those with extreme
mosquito problems.
Natural Seasonal Treatment Package - $535*: Treatment every 14 days, weather permitting, using our 99.3% natural garlic solution. Our natural solution provides a 60%-65% reduction in the mosquito populations calling your yard home.
From: Michael David-Fox
To: 11thSEblock@...
Sent: Friday, March 30, 2012 10:02 AM
Subject: RE: [11thSEblock] Final Mosquito Squad Email!
?
Dear Mike,
Will this work for those of us across the alley on 10th St. too? We might be interested if we can get the all-natural treatment.
?
All best, Michael David-Fox, 236 10th St.
?
From: 11thSEblock@... [mailto:11thSEblock@...] On Behalf Of michael.sollberger
Sent: Friday, March 30, 2012 9:35 AM
To: 11thSEblock@...
Subject: [11thSEblock] Final Mosquito Squad Email!
?
?
Hi all,
I just called and set up our service for the mosquito squad. Per their instructions, I am sending them an email listing the people in our neighborhood who plan to sign up for services. Once everyone signs up, we will have our discount of $100 off per family.
When you call to set up your service, they will be able to look up your address and note who else has gone ahead and set up their treatment. You can remind them that you are supposed to get a neighborhood discount.
Please let me know if you would like to be added to the list.
So far, i have 214, 219, 222,and 228.
Thanks,
Mike
|
Re: Final Mosquito Squad Email!
Mike,? The answer to your questions are yes.?Here areMichael's notes from earlier with answeres to all?of this.?? antonia
?
-----------
?
?
Tuesday, March 27, 2012 9:12 AM
?
Hello all, I just spoke to Terry Selba over at Mosquito Squad of D.C. He said if more than 5 families in the neighborhood sign up for the service, they can extend a neighborhood discount of 100 off dollars per family. So it would take the cost from 400 dollars for the standard seasonal treatment package to 300 dollars. Plus, each family can choose a different type of spray - so if you want to have the all-natural treatment (which is 535, or 435 with the neighborhood discount), that's fine, and others can still have their yard treated with the standard treatment. As an added bonus, if you sign up and make your payment before March 31, we can get an additional 10 bucks off per family. Also, it doesn't sound like this needs to be all that coordinated - each family is on their own payment plan and chooses their own treatment as I said. We just need to let them know who is in and where our neighborhood is, and then each
family can call separately, reference our neighborhood plan, and set up their treatment plan. More information on the various treatments, visit their website here: Terry was exceedingly helpful - and as you can see on their website, the company has some excellent testimonials and comes highly recommended by Angie's List. But if you would like to contact Terry directly with your questions, he can be reached at tselba@... or you can call their main line and ask for him, 571-830-8002. I think we are definitely going to sign up for the standard treatment (which by the way is also safe for pets, kids,
and plants - they just recommend your kid/ pet not stand out there while they're spraying or something and give the treatment about 30 minutes to set before going out to play and roll around). Let me know if you decide to join us, and i'll call them before the end of the week and tell them we have X number of families interested in the 200 block of 11th St/ Gessford Court area, and that they should expect each person to call to set up their treatment. Just remember when you call to let them know we are entitled to a neighborhood discount. Happy to try to answer any additional questions you may have - otherwise, you have the necessary contact info for the experts at D.C. Mosquito Squad. Mike -------
Hi all,
My wife and I are considering contacting the Mosquito Squad of Greater D.C. to see about getting our patio area sprayed over the course of the summer. We have heard great things, so thought we'd look into it. Is there any interested in the Gessford Court area/ 11th St 200 block in trying to get a group rate? The more of us who do the mosquito spraying, the better for the whole neighborhood!
Here is some pricing information:
Standard Seasonal Treatment Package - $400*: Treatment every 21 days, weather permitting, using our traditional solution provides consistent 85%-90% protection against mosquitoes and adult ticks all season long.
Premium Seasonal Treatment Package - $535*: Treatment very 14 days, weather permitting, using our traditional solution provides outstanding protection all season long. This is perfect for those with extreme mosquito
problems.
Natural Seasonal Treatment Package - $535*: Treatment every 14 days, weather permitting, using our 99.3% natural garlic solution. Our natural solution provides a 60%-65% reduction in the mosquito populations calling your yard home.
From: Michael David-Fox To: 11thSEblock@...
Sent: Friday, March 30, 2012 10:02 AM
Subject: RE: [11thSEblock] Final Mosquito Squad Email!
?
Dear Mike,
Will this work for those of us across the alley on 10th St. too? We might be interested if we can get the all-natural treatment.
?
All best, Michael David-Fox, 236 10th St.
?
From: 11thSEblock@... [mailto:11thSEblock@...] On Behalf Of michael.sollberger
Sent: Friday, March 30, 2012 9:35 AM
To: 11thSEblock@...
Subject: [11thSEblock] Final Mosquito Squad Email!
?
?
Hi all,
I just called and set up our service for the mosquito squad. Per their instructions, I am sending them an email listing the people in our neighborhood who plan to sign up for services. Once everyone signs up, we will have our discount of $100 off per family.
When you call to set up your service, they will be able to look up your address and note who else has gone ahead and set up their treatment. You can remind them that you are supposed to get a neighborhood discount.
Please let me know if you would like to be added to the list.
So far, i have 214, 219, 222,and 228.
Thanks,
Mike
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Re: Final Mosquito Squad Email!
Dear Mike, Will this work for those of us across the alley on 10th St. too? We might be interested if we can get the all-natural treatment. ? All best, Michael David-Fox, 236 10th St. ?
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From: 11thSEblock@... [mailto:11thSEblock@...] On Behalf Of michael.sollberger
Sent: Friday, March 30, 2012 9:35 AM
To: 11thSEblock@...
Subject: [11thSEblock] Final Mosquito Squad Email!? ? Hi all,
I just called and set up our service for the mosquito squad. Per their instructions, I am sending them an email listing the people in our neighborhood who plan to sign up for services. Once everyone signs up, we will have our discount of $100 off per family.
When you call to set up your service, they will be able to look up your address and note who else has gone ahead and set up their treatment. You can remind them that you are supposed to get a neighborhood discount.
Please let me know if you would like to be added to the list.
So far, i have 214, 219, 222,and 228.
Thanks,
Mike
|
Re: Final Mosquito Squad Email!
Hi Mike,
Please add us at 211 to the list.?
Do we need to contact them by a certain date?
Many thanks, Liz Roberts and Ted Anderson
?
Hi all,
I just called and set up our service for the mosquito squad. Per their instructions, I am sending them an email listing the people in our neighborhood who plan to sign up for services. Once everyone signs up, we will have our discount of $100 off per family.
When you call to set up your service, they will be able to look up your address and note who else has gone ahead and set up their treatment. You can remind them that you are supposed to get a neighborhood discount.
Please let me know if you would like to be added to the list.
So far, i have 214, 219, 222,and 228.
Thanks,
Mike
=
|
Final Mosquito Squad Email!
Hi all,
I just called and set up our service for the mosquito squad. Per their instructions, I am sending them an email listing the people in our neighborhood who plan to sign up for services. Once everyone signs up, we will have our discount of $100 off per family.
When you call to set up your service, they will be able to look up your address and note who else has gone ahead and set up their treatment. You can remind them that you are supposed to get a neighborhood discount.
Please let me know if you would like to be added to the list.
So far, i have 214, 219, 222,and 228.
Thanks,
Mike
|
Re: Update on Mosquito Squad
I will have Danny take a look at thus email tonight and get back to you. ?Don't wait for us tho, we are out of town til the weekend, so I can't promise Danny will get to this in time! Catherine
On Mar 29, 2012, at 9:40 AM, "michael.sollberger" < michael.sollberger@...> wrote:
?
Hi everyone,
My wife and I are planning to call the Mosquito folks tomorrow to sign up for the service and let them know how many others from the neighborhood will be calling to set up their own services.
So far, i have three other households who are interested (219, 222, and 228), bringing the total to 4. Remember, if we get 5 or more, we get 100 dollars off per family, bringing the cost of standard treatment to 300 for the whole summer.
Please let me know if anyone else is interested, and I'll call Mosquito Squad tomorrow to let them know of our neighborhood arrangement.
Thanks,
Mike
--- In 11thSEblock@..., "michael.sollberger" wrote:
>
> Hello all,
>
> I just spoke to Terry Selba over at Mosquito Squad of D.C. He said if more than 5 families in the neighborhood sign up for the service, they can extend a neighborhood discount of 100 off dollars per family. So it would take the cost from 400 dollars for the standard seasonal treatment package to 300 dollars. Plus, each family can choose a different type of spray - so if you want to have the all-natural treatment (which is 535, or 435 with the neighborhood discount), that's fine, and others can still have their yard treated with the standard treatment. As an added bonus, if you sign up and make your payment before March 31, we can get an additional 10 bucks off per family.
>
> Also, it doesn't sound like this needs to be all that coordinated - each family is on their own payment plan and chooses their own treatment as I said. We just need to let them know who is in and where our neighborhood is, and then each family can call separately, reference our neighborhood plan, and set up their treatment plan.
>
> More information on the various treatments, visit their website here:
>
> Terry was exceedingly helpful - and as you can see on their website, the company has some excellent testimonials and comes highly recommended by Angie's List. But if you would like to contact Terry directly with your questions, he can be reached at tselba@... or you can call their main line and ask for him, 571-830-8002.
>
> I think we are definitely going to sign up for the standard treatment (which by the way is also safe for pets, kids, and plants - they just recommend your kid/ pet not stand out there while they're spraying or something and give the treatment about 30 minutes to set before going out to play and roll around).
>
> Let me know if you decide to join us, and i'll call them before the end of the week and tell them we have X number of families interested in the 200 block of 11th St/ Gessford Court area, and that they should expect each person to call to set up their treatment. Just remember when you call to let them know we are entitled to a neighborhood discount.
>
> Happy to try to answer any additional questions you may have - otherwise, you have the necessary contact info for the experts at D.C. Mosquito Squad.
>
> Mike
>
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