Central Co-Operative Nursery School
Indoor Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan
P.O. Box 142
Chelmsford, MA 01824

IPM Coordinator
Patricia Finlay Hamilton

Primary Contact
Patricia FinlayHamilton, 978-256-3033, pdfin@aol.com

Central Co-Operative Nursery School employs none, an on-site certified and/or licensed pesticide applicator (certification/license #: ) who may be called on to manage all or some of the necessary INDOOR pest problems that may arise.

By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Patricia Finlay Hamilton, 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, Central Co-Operative Nursery School on 9/20/2007 11:09:00 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,  Patricia Finlay Hamilton , about pest control and pesticide use.

    This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the Central Co-Operative Nursery 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 Central Co-Operative Nursery 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 Central Co-Operative Nursery 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 Central Co-Operative Nursery School are listed below:
    1) Patricia Finlay Hamilton (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
    2) Lauren Stagnone
    3) Melissa Reynolds
    4) John Smith
    5) Suzanne  Dionne


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 and other staff will receive IPM training
  • Training content will cover pest-reporting procedures and pest prevention
  • There will be annual reminders
  • Director will present training to all people involved.
  • Children eat snack only in designated areas of the building


F. INDOOR MONITORING

    The IPM committee will evaluate the plan quarterly. When pests are present, Central Co-Operative Nursery School has chosen an INDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of semiweekly inspections. When pests are absent the INDOOR monitoring schedule will consist of quarterly 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
      Staff, IPM co-ordinator and committee will monitor the building to prevent future pests quarterly.

      ELIMINATING ACCESS
      Holes and openings are sealed on a regular basis.

      ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER
      Food is stored in sealed containers

      ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE
      Eliminate availability of spaces which harbor pests

      NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS
      Traps and non-chemical bait may be used in the event pests are present.

      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 Central Co-Operative Nursery School, 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, Patricia FinlayHamilton has assigned committee member Patricia Finlay Hamilton 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 Central Co-Operative Nursery 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: 9/20/2007 11:03:00 AM
      Plan updated by PatriciaFinlayHamilton on: 9/20/2007 11:09:00 AM