Cabot YMCA Children's Learning Center
Indoor Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan
245 Cabot Street
Beverly, MA 01915

IPM Coordinator
Cyndi Stone

Primary Contact
Cyndi Stone, 978-927-6855, stonec@northshoreymca.org

By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Cyndi Stone, 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, Cabot YMCA Children's Learning Center on 10/26/2009 2:53:00 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,  Cyndi Stone , about pest control and pesticide use.

    This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the Cabot YMCA Children's Learning 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 Cabot YMCA Children's Learning 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 Cabot YMCA Children's Learning Center 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 Cabot YMCA Children's Learning Center are listed below:
    1) Cyndi Stone (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
    2) Bob Panunzio
    3) Cyndi Stone
    4) Stacy McHugh
    5) Lisa Dunbar-Link


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, custodial staff, and building/grounds maintenance.
  • Training will cover pest-reporting procedures and pest prevention strategies.
  • Yearly training seminar on IPM.
  • Members of the IPM committee.
  • Posters with proper handwashing techniques are posted throughout the center.


F. INDOOR MONITORING

    The IPM committee will evaluate the plan annually. When pests are present, Cabot YMCA Children's Learning Center 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:  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 School's IPM approach to managing the indoor pests includes the following actions:

      SCHOOL PEST DESCRIPTION
      NA

      SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS
      NA

      SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY
      NA

      MONITORING/INSPECTION
      NA

      ELIMINATING ACCESS
      NA

      ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER
      NA

      ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE
      NA

      NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS
      NA

      CHEMICAL CONTROLS
      PESTICIDE USE ATTESTATION:
      Pesticides are only applied by a certified and/or licensed applicator.


    H. RECORD KEEPING

      In the case of Cabot YMCA Children's Learning 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, Cyndi Stone has assigned committee member Bob Panunzio 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 Cabot YMCA Children's Learning 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



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

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      IPM Coordinator SignatureDate
        
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      Administrator, Director, or PrincipalDate

      Indoor IPM Plan originally submitted on: 10/2/2007 1:39:00 PM
      Plan updated by Cyndi Stone on: 10/26/2009 2:53:00 PM