(WPXI) – Guests of the InTown Suites on McKnight Road in Ross Township were evacuated just before 9 o’clock Monday morning for what officials say is related to pesticide exposure. Ross Township police say they got a call about several people who were feeling sick with respiratory problems. Police say some rat bait traps were set up right outside the hotel and after those traps got wet from the rain the morning rain, it caused a gas, affecting people inside and outside the hotel. Police say seven people were taken to local hospitals, all with respiratory symptoms. Later, a child was taken by private vehicle to UPMC Children’s Hospital. Hotel management say the building is being ventilated and they hope to have everyone back inside as soon as possible.