Auburn Youth & Family Services
Indoor Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan
21 Pheasant Court
Auburn, MA 01501

IPM Coordinator
Sally D'Arcangelo

Primary Contact
Sally D'Arcangelo, 508-832-5707, ext. 11, sallyd@ayfs.org
This School Age Childcare Program has a contract with
  • Bill of Auburn/Holden Pest Control, 6 Windsor Avenue.

    By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Sally D'Arcangelo, 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, Auburn Youth & Family Services on 10/22/2007 1:47:00 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,  Sally D'Arcangelo , about pest control and pesticide use.

      This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the Auburn Youth & Family Services 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 Auburn Youth & Family Services 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 Auburn Youth & Family Services 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:

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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 Auburn Youth & Family Services are listed below:
      1) Sally D'Arcangelo (Indoor IPM Coordinator)


    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. In addition, the IPM coordinator also communicates information to the staff supervisors who then distribute the information to all the staff and occupants concerned.

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


    E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

    • Executive Director and Administrative Assistant
    • Training content will cover pest-reporting procedures and pest prevention strategies such as sanitation.
    • Annual reminders sent to staff concerning IPM training
    • Auburn Pest Control will provide training once/year to AYFS staff.
    • Students must eat snacks/lunches only within designated areas of the building. Signs will be posted encouraging proper waste disposal. Food will only be stored in designated areas.


    F. INDOOR MONITORING

      The IPM committee will evaluate the plan annually. When pests are present, Auburn Youth & Family Services has chosen an INDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of daily 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 School's IPM approach to managing the indoor pests includes the following actions:

        SCHOOL PEST DESCRIPTION
        We have not had a problem with pests in the building as of yet. The building is only 7 years old and holds up well.

        SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS
        We have not had a problem with pests in the building as of yet. The building is only 7 years old and holds up well.

        SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY
        We have not had a problem with pests in the building as of yet. The building is only 7 years old and holds up well.

        MONITORING/INSPECTION
        IPM Coordinator will monitor the building on a monthly basis and the Commercial Pest Control Specialist will inspect the building on an annual basis.

        ELIMINATING ACCESS
        Commercial Pest Control Specialist inspects building on an annual basis and ensures that the building does not leave any access for future pests.

        ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER
        All food prep and eating areas will be kept clean. All staff are responsible for cleaning these areas.

        ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE
        Commercial Pest Control Specialist inspects building on an annual basis and ensures that the building does not leave any access for future pests.

        NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS
        AYFS will only use non-chemical, natural pesiticides.

        CHEMICAL CONTROLS
        PESTICIDE USE ATTESTATION:
        Only pesticides allowed under the Children's and Families' Protection Act are used indoors.


      H. RECORD KEEPING

        In the case of Auburn Youth & Family Services, 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, Sally D'Arcangelo has assigned committee member Sally D''Arcangelo 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 Auburn Youth & Family Services. 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: 10/22/2007 1:47:00 PM
        Plan updated by Sally D'Arcangelo on: 10/22/2007 1:47:00 PM