Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee at Barry School
Indoor Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan
580 Meadow St
Chicopee, MA 01013

IPM Coordinator
Ronald Simard

Primary Contact
Elizabeth Daly, 413-592-6707, bgcchicopee@yahoo.com

By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Ronald 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, Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee at Barry School on 3/24/2009 11:33:00 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,  Ronald Simard , about pest control and pesticide use.

    This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee at Barry School 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 Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee at Barry School 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 Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee at Barry School 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 Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee at Barry School are listed below:
    1) Ronald Simard (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
    2) Ronald Simard
    3) Sandra Stasiowski
    4) Michael Muldoon
    5) Karen Turmel
    6) Nancy Dulchinos
    7) Liz Wheeler
    8) Betsy Daly


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

  • IPM training sessions will be conducted for custodial, maintenance and kitchen staff.
  • Education of staff, students, employees and parents about IPM will be included to achieve desired objectives.
  • Braman will hold an annual IPM training session for custodial, maintenance and kitchen staff.
  • Braman is our licensed Pest Management Professional. Braman will hold an annual IPM training session for custodial, maintenance and kitchen staff.
  • Education of staff, students, employees and parents about IPM will be included to achieve desired objectives.


F. INDOOR MONITORING

    The IPM committee will evaluate the plan quarterly. When pests are present, Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee at Barry School has chosen an INDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of quarterly inspections. When pests are absent the INDOOR monitoring schedule will consist of quarterly 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 Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee at Barry School:
    • Rats & Mice
    • Bees & Roaches

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

    SCHOOL PEST DESCRIPTION
    Our school has observed pests such as bees, roaches and mice. Our contracted Pest Managment Professional (Braman) has effectively treated these pests in the past. The pest problems we have had were occasional isolated incidents.

    SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS
    The pest problems we have had were occasional isolated incidents.

    SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY
    The pest problems we have had were occasional isolated incidents.

    MONITORING/INSPECTION
    Braman will inspect and monitor our facility for pest problems. They will take appropriate corrective action in compliance with The Children's and Family's protective Act.

    ELIMINATING ACCESS
    Our contracted Pest Managment Professional (Braman) has effectively treated these pests in the past.Corrective actions such as sealing openings with caulk and copper mesh, repairing leaks and screens, reducing clutter, organizing stored goods off the floor and away from the walls, etc

    ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER
    Our contracted Pest Managment Professional (Braman) has effectively treated these pests in the past. The pest problems we have had were occasional isolated incidents corrective actions such as sealing openings with caulk and copper mesh, repairing leaks and screens, reducing clutter, organizing stored goods off the floor and away from the walls, etc.

    ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE
    Our contracted Pest Managment Professional (Braman) has effectively treated these pests in the past. The pest problems we have had were occasional isolated incidents.

    NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS
    Whenever practical, the use of non-chemical means to control or limit pests will be implemented to minimize the use of pesticides. therefore, we have directed Braman to perform a thorough inspection and report to the IPM committee identifying conditions, such as sanitary or housekeeping deficiencies that may contribute to our pest problems. Once this is done, a priority list will be generated by the IPM committee to optimize a plan of corrective actions such as sealing openings with caulk and copper mesh, repairing leaks and screens, reducing clutter, organizing stored goods off the floor and away from the walls, etc.

    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 Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee at Barry School, INDOOOR monitoring records will be maintained through the following technique:  Two logbooks containing a sightings page, service/monitoring logs and applicable labels and MSDS will be established. One logbook will be kept in the kitchen and the other in the custodian''s office. The sightings page will indicate identification of pest, location, date and corrective action taken.


I. EVALUATING THE PROGRAM

    The IPM committee will evaluate the plan quarterly .


J. IN THE EVENT OF A HEALTH EMERGENCY

    During the creation of this IPM plan, Elizabeth Daly has assigned committee member Ronald 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 Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee at Barry School. 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
    Eaton Boric AcidBoric Acid56-73
    MaxForce Ant GelFipronil432-1264Ants
    MaxForce FC Roach GelFipronilRoaches
    Contrac BloxBromadiolone12455-79
    Maki Mini BlocksBromadiolone7173-202



    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: 4/18/2007 12:26:00 PM
    Plan updated by Tara Pittsinger on: 3/24/2009 11:33:00 AM