Carlisle Early Literacy Preschool
Indoor Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan
142 East Street
Carlisle, MA 01741

IPM Coordinator
Deborah Vigilant

Primary Contact
Karen Tang, 978-369-5558, carex@gis.net

By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Deborah Vigilant, 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, Carlisle Early Literacy Preschool on 10/13/2005 3:50:00 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,  Deborah Vigilant , about pest control and pesticide use.

    This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the Carlisle Early Literacy Preschool 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 Carlisle Early Literacy Preschool 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 Carlisle Early Literacy Preschool 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 Carlisle Early Literacy Preschool are listed below:
    1) Deborah Vigilant (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
    2) Karen Tang
    3) Jenn Giampa


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 will log pest sightings/complaints into a binder to be kept in the IPM coordinator''s office. These recordings will be used to communicate to the pest management professional the nature of the pest complaints.


E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

  • All staff who work with children will recieve IPM training during a staff meeting at least four times a year.
  • Training will cover how to log pest complaints and how to log pest sightings, date, time, kind of pest, etc. Information on pest identification and conditions that promote pests. Information on how to reduce pests.
  • Training programs will be during staff meetings and will occur at least four times a year.
  • IPM coordinator or designee will provide training at least four times a year during staff meetings. Question and answer session will evaluate how well training was received.
  • All garbage pails will have covers. All eating will be done in designated areas.


F. INDOOR MONITORING

    The IPM committee will evaluate the plan quarterly. When pests are present, Carlisle Early Literacy Preschool has chosen an INDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of weekly 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 Carlisle Early Literacy Preschool:
    • Ants

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

    SCHOOL PEST DESCRIPTION
    large black ants

    SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS
    kitchen floor

    SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY
    small amounts, seasonally

    MONITORING/INSPECTION
    observed by staff

    ELIMINATING ACCESS
    nothing was done as the pests were gone with cold weather

    ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER
    all food is put in plastic bags and then put into plasic containers. floors are cleaned daily. no standing water is left

    ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE
    house kept clean

    NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS
    house kept clean

    CHEMICAL CONTROLS
    PESTICIDE USE ATTESTATION:


H. RECORD KEEPING

    In the case of Carlisle Early Literacy Preschool, 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 quarterly .


J. IN THE EVENT OF A HEALTH EMERGENCY

    During the creation of this IPM plan, Karen Tang has assigned committee member Jenn Giampa 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 Carlisle Early Literacy Preschool. 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: 10/13/2005 3:50:00 PM
    Plan updated by Deborah Vigilant on: 10/13/2005 3:50:00 PM