CAPIC Child Development Center
Indoor Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan
9 Arlington St.
Chelsea, MA 02150

IPM Coordinator
Lucia Londono

Primary Contact
Lucia Londono, 617-889-9929, llondono@capicinc.org
This Daycare has a contract with
  • Charlie of Page Exterminator, 30A Maverick St..

    By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Lucia Londono, 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, CAPIC Child Development Center on 5/30/2008 10:18:00 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,  Lucia Londono , about pest control and pesticide use.

      This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the CAPIC Child Development Center 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 CAPIC Child Development Center 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 CAPIC Child Development Center 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.
    •  
      		• Assist in development of contract specifications.
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      		• Provide notification to parents about pesticide use.

      The INDOOR committee members selected for the CAPIC Child Development Center are listed below:
      1) Lucia Londono (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
      2) Leslie Garcia
      3) Blanca  Llanos


    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

    • Teachers, food service workers, administrative staff
    • Pest Reporting, Pest Prevention
    • As needed.
    • Program Director will address staff when issues arise around pest control.
    • No food is stored over night and trash is removed daily, food service workers are trained upon hire.


    F. INDOOR MONITORING

      The IPM committee will evaluate the plan annually. When pests are present, CAPIC Child Development Center has chosen an INDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of weekly inspections. When pests are absent the INDOOR monitoring schedule will consist of semimonthly 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 CAPIC Child Development Center:
      • Past problem.
      • Rats & Mice

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

      SCHOOL PEST DESCRIPTION
      Small mice were present in the entire building. Page Exterminating Inc. removed problem and check bi-weekly to ensure problem doesn't return.

      SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS
      Classroom, & kitchen.

      SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY
      Currently none.

      MONITORING/INSPECTION
      Bi-weekly baits set for mice. None present now.

      ELIMINATING ACCESS
      Baits set and installation of door sweepers used to eliminate access.

      ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER
      Kitchen is kept clean daily. No food is left over night and trash is removed daily.

      ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE
      Door sweepers and baits installed.

      NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS
      Baits used.

      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 CAPIC Child Development Center, 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, Lucia Londono has assigned committee member Leslie Garcia 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 CAPIC Child Development Center. 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
      48 R Glue Boardsglue12455-89miceeliminate access



      I attest, to the best of my knowledge, that the above information is complete, accurate and true

                                               _____                                                  __/______/___       
      IPM Coordinator Signature                                                         Date

                                                                                                            / _       /               
      Administrator, Director, or Principal                                            Date

      Indoor IPM Plan originally submitted on: 5/21/2007 3:32:00 PM
      Plan updated by Lucia Londono on: 5/30/2008 10:18:00 AM