By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Robert Annese, 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, Brimmer and May School on 4/8/2009 8:59:00 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,  Robert Annese , about pest control and pesticide use.

This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the Brimmer and May 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 Brimmer and May School 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 Brimmer and May 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:

	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 Brimmer and May School are listed below:
1) Robert Annese (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Robert  Annese
3)  Anne Reenstierna
4) Carol   Croffy

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

• Robert Annese
• They be be made aware of the most common pests and signs of pest problems. Staff will be informed of the importance of reporting any pest sightings and will be educated to the direst role they play in preventing problems.
• yearly training before school starts in September
• Training takes place once a year Bob Annese
• Students eat in a designated areas. teacher inform students of waste diposal and not to store food in lockers or eat in class rooms.

F. INDOOR MONITORING

The IPM committee will evaluate the plan annually. When pests are present, Brimmer and May School 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 Brimmer and May School:
• Ants
  
• Wood Damaging Pests
  

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



SCHOOL PEST DESCRIPTION

carpinter ants and house hold mice

SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS

96 middlesex rd first floor 73 middlesex rd third floor 96 outside back stairs

SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY

one or two

MONITORING/INSPECTION

Mountly and found one or two ants Mice where not found

ELIMINATING ACCESS

Monthly inspection

ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER

Food is stored in containers and not left out. All water is shut off.

ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE

Fill in holes from the outside

NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS

Glue traps for mice ant 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 Brimmer and May School, 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, Anne Reenstierna has assigned committee member Anne Reenstierna 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 Brimmer and May 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

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: 4/8/2009 8:59:00 AM
Plan updated by robert annese on: 4/8/2009 8:59:00 AM