Arbors in Lambert Lavoie
Indoor Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan
99 Kendale St.
Chicopee, MA 01020

IPM Coordinator
Ron Simard

Primary Contact
Ron Simard, 413-594-3544, rsimard@chicopee.mec.edu
This School Age Childcare Program has a contract with
  • Rob Weinstein of Braman, 147 Almgren Dr..

    By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Ron Simard, of this School Age Childcare Program 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, Arbors in Lambert Lavoie on 6/11/2008 10:03:00 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,  Ron Simard , about pest control and pesticide use.

      This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the Arbors in Lambert Lavoie 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 Arbors in Lambert Lavoie are listed below.

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

      In light of these objectives, the Arbors in Lambert Lavoie 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:

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

      The INDOOR committee members selected for the Arbors in Lambert Lavoie are listed below:
      1) Ron Simard (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
      2) Ron Simard
      3) Sandra Stasiowski
      4) Nancy Dulchinos
      5) Liz Wheeler
      6) Karen Turmel


    D. COMMUNICATING IPM WITHIN THE FACILITY

      The Pest Management Professional communicates with the IPM coordinator of the facility. The IPM coordinator then passes this information onto an administrative assistant who decides how the information will be distributed throughout the facility.

      Staff/Students communicate in writing with an administrator who then passes the information onto the IPM coordinator when necessary.


    E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

    • Custodial Staff
    • Training covers pest prevention strategies
    • annual
    • Training is provided by our PMP
    • Encourage teachers to keep food out of classrooms


    F. INDOOR MONITORING

      The IPM committee will evaluate the plan annually. When pests are present, Arbors in Lambert Lavoie has chosen an INDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of semimonthly inspections. When pests are absent the INDOOR monitoring schedule will consist of monthly inspections.

      The following technique will be used to monitor for pests:  Reports from facility personnel (pest reporting forms) would prompt the IPM coordinator to contact the facility’s Pest Management Professional who would then conduct a facility audit.


    G. COURSE OF ACTION TAKEN FOR INDOOR PESTS

      The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at Arbors in Lambert Lavoie:
      • Ants
      • Cockroaches

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

      SCHOOL PEST DESCRIPTION
      Brown Ants & Cockroaches

      SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS
      Ants in boiler room Cockroaches in kitchen storage

      SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY
      Ants in Spring Cockroaches on occasion

      MONITORING/INSPECTION
      Visual

      ELIMINATING ACCESS
      Caulk cracks

      ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER
      Daily cleaning and good housekeeping

      ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE
      Eliminate access

      NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS
      See above

      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 Arbors in Lambert Lavoie, 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, Ron Simard has assigned committee member Ron Simard 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 Arbors in Lambert Lavoie. 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
      MaxForce Ant GelFipronil432-1264Antas needed
      MaxForce Magnum Roach GelFipronil432-1460Cockroachesas needed



      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: 6/11/2008 10:03:00 AM
      Plan updated by Ron Simard on: 6/11/2008 10:03:00 AM