Busy Bees Learning Center, Inc.
Indoor Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan
209 South Main Street
Attleboro, MA 02703

By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Nandini  Patel, of this Daycare 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, Busy Bees Learning Center, Inc. on 1/11/2009 12:41:00 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,  Nandini  Patel , about pest control and pesticide use.

This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the Busy Bees Learning Center, Inc. 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 Busy Bees Learning Center, Inc. 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 Busy Bees Learning Center, Inc. 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 Busy Bees Learning Center, Inc. are listed below:
1) Nandini  Patel (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.

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

E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

• All staff will review IPM policies.
• Training will cover pest reporting and pest prevention strategies such as cleaning and sanitation.
• Annual review of policies
• IPM coordinator
• Children eat snack in designated areas. Staff clean after snack and lunch.

F. INDOOR MONITORING

The IPM committee will evaluate the plan monthly. When pests are present, Busy Bees Learning Center, Inc. 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 setup monitoring traps, which would be used to identity the pest and determine its abundance.

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

none

SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS

none

SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY

none

MONITORING/INSPECTION

Daily observations and maintain cleaning and sanitization procedures.

ELIMINATING ACCESS

All windows are screened and doors are kept closed.

ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER

Food is served in designated areas only and staff keep the center clean and sanitized during the day. A Cleaning crew clean the center daily at night.

ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE

Daily checks and cleaning.

NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS

n/a

CHEMICAL CONTROLS

PESTICIDE USE ATTESTATION:

Pesticides are only applied by a certified and/or licensed applicator.

H. RECORD KEEPING

In the case of Busy Bees Learning Center, Inc., 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 monthly .

J. IN THE EVENT OF A HEALTH EMERGENCY

During the creation of this IPM plan, Nandini Patel has assigned committee member Nandini Patel 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 Busy Bees Learning Center, Inc.. 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: 12/24/2005 9:16:00 PM
Plan updated by Nandini Patel on: 1/11/2009 12:41:00 PM