By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Chrystal Maguire, of this Daycare and the Pest Management Professionals described above acknowledge, and agree to the terms of this INDOOR integrated pest management plan.

A .INTRODUCTION

In compliance with the Act Protecting Children and Families from Harmful Pesticides, A Home Away From Home Child Care on 7/8/2007 12:09:00 AM has prepared the following indoor IPM plan. By centralizing all of the information about this facility’s pest management practices the plan serves as a guide to direct this facility’s IPM coordinator,  Chrystal Maguire , about pest control and pesticide use.

This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the A Home Away From Home Child Care and clearly states it’s pesticide use policies.

A copy of the plan has been filed with the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR), and at least one printed copy must be kept on site and made available to the public upon request.

Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the A Home Away From Home Child Care are listed below.

	Reduce children’s exposure to pesticides and pesticide residues whenever possible.
	Manage pests that may occur on facilities to prevent interference with the learning environment of the students.
	Provide the safest playing or athletic surfaces possible.

In light of these objectives, the A Home Away From Home Child Care has selected the following as it’s IPM policy statement:

B.POLICY STATEMENT

It is the policy of this school to implement Integrated Pest Management procedures to control structural and landscape pests and minimize exposure of children, faculty, and staff to pesticides.

C.IPM COMMITTEE

The tasks set before an IPM committee are to:

	Develop an IPM plan. The IPM plan is in essence, a document that describes the organization and implementation of IPM on school grounds.
	Evaluate progress of the IPM program.
	Communicate about IPM - Facilitate communication within the school about IPM practices.
	Assist in development of contract specifications.
	Provide notification to parents about pesticide use.

The INDOOR committee members selected for the A Home Away From Home Child Care are listed below:
1) Chrystal Maguire (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Rebekah Howes

D. COMMUNICATING IPM WITHIN THE FACILITY

The Pest Management Professional communicates with the IPM coordinator of the facility. The IPM coordinator then posts this information in a common viewing area dedicated to the subject of integrated pest management.

Staff/Students communicate with their supervisors or teachers who then pass information onto the IPM coordinator.

E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

• The Owner (IPM Coordinator) will receiver IPM training along with the director, Rebekah Howes.
• Training content will cover pest-reporting procedures and pest prevention strategies such as sanitation.
• IPM training will be offered twice yearly during the first and sixth monthly staff meeting each year.
• The facility IPM coordinator will present the training to all employees present at the staff meeting. The training will be given as a written, open-discussion presentation.
• Posters will be posted in the building regarding information on proper sanitation methods, and proper storage and eating areas of food items.

F. INDOOR MONITORING

The IPM committee will evaluate the plan annually. When pests are present, A Home Away From Home Child Care has chosen an INDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of daily inspections. When pests are absent the INDOOR monitoring schedule will consist of weekly inspections.

The following technique will be used to monitor for pests:  Reports from facility personnel (pest reporting forms) would prompt the IPM coordinator to setup monitoring traps, which would be used to identity the pest and determine its abundance.

G. COURSE OF ACTION TAKEN FOR INDOOR PESTS

The School's IPM approach to managing the indoor pests includes the following actions:



SCHOOL PEST DESCRIPTION

None at the time.

SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS

N/A.

SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY

Over 12.

MONITORING/INSPECTION

Checking daily when there is a current problem with pests, and checking weekly when there is an absense of pests. This monitoring will be recorded on a form and filed.

ELIMINATING ACCESS

Cleaning the facility and keeping proper sanitation measures and proper storage of food items have been done to ensure pests do not have access to the property.

ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER

Food and water will be properly stored to keep access from pests.

ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE

Weekly monitoring to ensure pests are not having areas where they can harbor, making sure that entire facility is clean and in good order.

NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS

Keeping windows and doors shut, keeping food items contained and keeping facility clean will be the non chemical control measures used to manage pest problems.

CHEMICAL CONTROLS

PESTICIDE USE ATTESTATION:

Pesticides are only applied by a certified and/or licensed applicator.

Pesticides are used only when monitoring has shown that pests are present and when the use of the pesticide is justified or in the case of an emergency situation.

Only pesticides allowed under the Children's and Families' Protection Act are used indoors.

H. RECORD KEEPING

In the case of A Home Away From Home Child Care, INDOOOR monitoring records will be maintained through the following technique:  The use of forms which will be filled out by the person monitoring the facility

I. EVALUATING THE PROGRAM

The IPM committee will evaluate the plan annually .

J. IN THE EVENT OF A HEALTH EMERGENCY

During the creation of this IPM plan, Chrystal Maguire has assigned committee member Chrystal Maguire with the responsibility of applying for an emergency waiver.

K. LIST OF PESTICIDES TO BE USED INSIDE THE FACILITY

The following list includes all the pesticides that will be used inside the A Home Away From Home Child Care. This list includes all herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that will be used in the event that chemical is required.



Pesticide Name

Active Ingredient

EPA Registration #

Target Pest

Rationale for use

I attest, to the best of my knowledge, that the above information is complete, accurate and true

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IPM Coordinator Signature                                                         Date

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Administrator, Director, or Principal                                            Date

Indoor IPM Plan originally submitted on: 7/8/2007 12:09:00 AM
Plan updated by Chrystal Maguire on: 7/8/2007 12:09:00 AM