Cape Ann Waldorf School
Indoor Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan
668 Hale St.
Beverly, MA 01915

IPM Coordinator
Susan Cassell

Primary Contact
Susan Cassell, 978-927-8811, info@capeannwaldorf.org

By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Susan Cassell, 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, Cape Ann Waldorf School on 3/21/2006 10:06:00 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,  Susan Cassell , about pest control and pesticide use.

    This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the Cape Ann Waldorf 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 Cape Ann Waldorf 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 Cape Ann Waldorf School 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.
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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 Cape Ann Waldorf School are listed below:
    1) Susan Cassell (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
    2) Emil M. Ronchi
    3) Paul Hurst
    4) Susan Cassell


D. COMMUNICATING IPM WITHIN THE FACILITY

    The Pest Management Professional communicates with the IPM coordinator. The IPM coordinator meets directly with the appropriate Board members and distributes the information to the rest of the school community.

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


E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

  • we currently rely on our pest control professionals and do not undergo training ourselves. If someone were to be trained, it would be the IPM coordinator.
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  • no additional IPM related training takes place on school propert


F. INDOOR MONITORING

    The IPM committee will evaluate the plan annually. When pests are present, Cape Ann Waldorf 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:  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 Cape Ann Waldorf School:
    • Head Lice
    • Rats & Mice

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

    SCHOOL PEST DESCRIPTION
    small common mice; common head lice

    SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS
    kitchen; children's heads

    SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY
    mice: 1-2 found per month lice: small outbreaks 1-2 times per year

    MONITORING/INSPECTION
    mice: building is inspected once a month; mouse population seems to be in control lice: we address the problem as it arises

    ELIMINATING ACCESS
    mice: we have tried to ensure that the building is sound, with no holes lice: n/a

    ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER
    mice: kitchen is kept clean; all food is put securly away lice: n/a

    ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE
    mice: we follow the recommendations of Bain Pest Control lice: n/a

    NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS
    mice: we use sticky traps and live traps lice: parents are left to their discretion

    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 Cape Ann Waldorf School, INDOOOR monitoring records will be maintained through the following technique:  IPM coordinator will follow the person monitoring the facility and record information.


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, Susan Cassell has assigned committee member Susan Cassell 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 Cape Ann Waldorf 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: 3/21/2006 10:06:00 AM
    Plan updated by Susan Cassell on: 3/21/2006 10:06:00 AM