By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, David Hinkell, of this School 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, Adams Cheshire Regional School District on 4/15/2010 1:43:00 PM 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,  David Hinkell , about pest control and pesticide use.

This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the Adams Cheshire Regional School District 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 Adams Cheshire Regional School District 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 Adams Cheshire Regional School District has selected the following as it’s IPM policy statement:

B.POLICY STATEMENT

Structural and landscape pests can pose significant problems for people and property. Pesticides can pose risks to people, property, and the environment. It is therefore the policy of this school to incorporate Integrated Pest Management (IPM) procedures for control of structural and landscape pests. The objective of this program is to provide necessary pest control while minimizing pesticide use.

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 Adams Cheshire Regional School District are listed below:
1) David Hinkell (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
2) David Hinkell
3) Tim Luczinski
4) Henry  Duval
5) Kristen Gordon
6) Peter Bachli

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

• Housekeeping staff, building and grounds maintenance and administrators.
• Training content will cover pest-reporting and pest prevention strategies such as sanitation.
• Yearly training seminar on IPM for all facility staff, or annual reminders sent to staff via email concerning IPM training)
• IPM Coordinator will provide oral training with written materials.
• Signs will be posted encouraging propoer waste disposal. For instance, do not store food in lockers.

F. INDOOR MONITORING

The IPM committee will evaluate the plan annually. When pests are present, Adams Cheshire Regional School District has chosen an INDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of monthly inspections. When pests are absent the INDOOR monitoring schedule will consist of monthly inspections.

The following technique will be used to monitor for pests:  The facility’s contracted Pest Management Professional would conduct regular pest inspections and would then instruct the IPM coordinator as to the proper course of action.

G. COURSE OF ACTION TAKEN FOR INDOOR PESTS

The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at Adams Cheshire Regional School District:
• Ants
  
• Bees and wasps.
  
• Spiders
  
• Rats & Mice
  

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



SCHOOL PEST DESCRIPTION

Black ants, yellow jackets and black wasps and field mice.

SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS

Mostly in and around the litchen area.

SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY

Usuaully small numbers or individuals.

MONITORING/INSPECTION

Our pest monitoring professional, Orkin, inspects all schools on a monthly basis throughout the year and takes the proper course of action. Orkin, then informs the I{M Coordinator of such action. Use of sticky cardboard traps or glue boards in identified areas.

ELIMINATING ACCESS

Caulking and weatherstripping, keeping windows and doors closed, weatherstripping. Eliminating door gaps by weatherstripping, screen vents and louvers, capping drain pipes, placing crushed stones around buildings and minimizing shrubbery around building.

ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER

Eliminate access to water by fixing leaking pipes, facets and irrigation systems, even eliminating condensation. Keeping buildings clean by using good sanitation practices. Restriction of eating in only designated areas, cleaning of all food spills promptly, keeping garbage containers tightly sealed and cleaning them frequently to prevent build up of food waste.

ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE

In the case of ants we will locate the nest or nests and attack the pests there. To reduce bees and wasps access to building regular inspection of buildings, particularly unoccupied portions, such as roof or fenced areas are inspected on a regular basis.

NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS

Traping rodents using snap traps, glue boards and live traps.

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 Adams Cheshire Regional School District, 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, David Hinkell has assigned committee member David Hinkell 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 Adams Cheshire Regional School District. 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: 4/15/2010 1:43:00 PM
Plan updated by David Hinkell on: 4/15/2010 1:43:00 PM