Frequently Asked Questions

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  • With some pump models, the “feel” of fuel is not as evident on initial dispensing. This also occurs when one “prepays” and the dispensing slows toward the shutoff. As fuel prices rise, the “Total Price” amount moves more rapidly when the nozzle is initially squeezed reflecting the price per gallon increase being dispensed at an unchanged flow rate.
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  • The owner’s manual is not always correct because it is an estimate and/or several changes may have been made to the vehicle during production. In addition, a vehicle fuel gauge accuracy may vary from one fill to the next.


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  • nsure that you check your yard for any standing water such as barrels, buckets, tires, clogged gutters, etc. and also treat or remove any shady vegetation such as ivy, arborvitae, and juniper plants. These are the two main draws for mosquitoes to a yard. Also use a box fan when sitting out to expel mosquitoes from your sitting area.

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  • If there are no signs of trauma, and the bird has been dead of less than 24 hours complaints for dead birds can be logged here https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/a8e8ca4ac60841d4ab21dd74cf3cbeb4 

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  • Ensure that you check your yard for any standing water such as barrels, buckets, tires, clogged gutters, etc. and also treat or remove any shady vegetation such as ivy, arborvitae, and juniper plants. These are the two main draws for mosquitoes to a yard. Also use a box fan when sitting out to expel mosquitoes from your sitting area. If these steps have been taken and you are still experiencing issues or you know of any locations that can not be treated such as retention ponds or catch basins mosquito complaints can be logged here https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/a8e8ca4ac60841d4ab21dd74cf3cbeb4 

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  • Ensure that you check your yard for any standing water such as barrels, buckets, tires, clogged gutters, etc. and also treat or remove any shady vegetation such as ivy, arborvitae, and juniper plants. These are the two main draws for mosquitoes to a yard. Also use a box fan when sitting out to expel mosquitoes from your sitting area. 

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    1. County sprays are based on data collection in regard to West Nile. Nuisance mosquitoes are often treated at the water level due to their activity taking place mainly outside of spraying hours. If the water source remains even after a spray, the mosquito issue will still persist so eliminating or treating the water source is the best way to eliminate mosquito issues. 

     

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  • Gypsy moths IE the Spongy Moth are treated at the state level by DCNR, a list of their contacts and spray locations can be found https://gis.dcnr.pa.gov/SpongyMoth/

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  • Private pest control companies are the best ways to handle large nuisances. If they are large animals like deer, bear, skunk, ground hogs, raccoons, etc. please contact the PA Game Commission at 717-787-4250. 

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  • Ensure that you check your yard for any standing water such as barrels, buckets, tires, clogged gutters, etc. and also treat or remove any shady vegetation such as ivy, arborvitae, and juniper plants. These are the two main draws for mosquitoes to a yard. Also use a box fan when sitting out to expel mosquitoes from your sitting area. 

    Vector Control / Weights & Measures
    1. Ensure that you check your yard for any standing water such as barrels, buckets, tires, clogged gutters, etc. and also treat or remove any shady vegetation such as ivy, arborvitae, and juniper plants. These are the two main draws for mosquitoes to a yard. Also use a box fan when sitting out to expel mosquitoes from your sitting area. If these steps have been taken and you are still experiencing issues or you know of any locations that can not be treated such as retention ponds or catch basins mosquito complaints can be logged here https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/a8e8ca4ac60841d4ab21dd74cf3cbeb4 

     

     

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    1. County sprays are based on data collection in regard to West Nile. Nuisance mosquitoes are often treated at the water level due to their activity taking place mainly outside of spraying hours. If the water source remains even after a spray, the mosquito issue will still persist so eliminating or treating the water source is the best way to eliminate mosquito issues. 

     

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  • Gas station or retail store issues can be reported here, https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/a8e8ca4ac60841d4ab21dd74cf3cbeb4 by clicking the Weights and Measures option when submitting a complaint. 

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  • Annually gas stations in Cumberland County are tested using calibrated 5 gallon provers to test the exact discharge of individual pumps. 

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  • Mild infections are common and include fever, headache, and body aches, often with skin rash and swollen lymph glands. Headache, high fever, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, occasional convulsions, and paralysis mark more severe infection.   If you suspect you are experiencing symptoms of (______) please seek medical attention for confirmation.

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  • Spotted Lanternfly’s are handled but Penn State Extension and the PA Department of Agriculture. More information can be found https://extension.psu.edu/spotted-lanternfly 

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  • PA West Nile activity can be found https://www.dep.pa.gov/Business/ProgramIntegration/Vector-Management/Mosquitoes/Pages/default.aspx 

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