Chelmsford High School
Indoor Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan
200 Richardson Rd.
Chelmsford, MA 01863

IPM Coordinator
Gary J. Persichetti

Primary Contact
Gary J. Persichetti, 978-244-3380, gpersichetti@townofchelmsford.us

Chelmsford High School employs Roger Milotte, an on-site certified and/or licensed pesticide applicator (certification/license #: 34539) who may be called on to manage all or some of the necessary INDOOR pest problems that may arise.

In addition, this School has a contract with

  • Mike Beaulieu of Bain Pest Control, 1320 Middlesex St..

    By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Gary J. Persichetti, 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, Chelmsford High School on 7/20/2010 2:10:00 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,  Gary J. Persichetti , about pest control and pesticide use.

      This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the Chelmsford High 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 Chelmsford High 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 Chelmsford High School 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 Chelmsford High School are listed below:
      1) Gary J. Persichetti (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
      2) Jeff  Taylor
      3) Mike Beaulieu
      4) Roger Milotte
      5) Lou Gisetto
      6) Al Thomas
      7) Sue Taylor


    D. COMMUNICATING IPM WITHIN THE FACILITY

      The Pest Management Professional communicates with the IPM coordinator of the facility. The IPM coordinator then passes this information onto an administrative assistant who decides how the information will be distributed throughout the facility.

      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, maintenance and housekeeping, waste disposal contractor, food pantry and kitchen staff
    • Staff and teachers will be instructed on how to log pest complaints and be given an overview on pest identification and the conditions that promote the pests.
    • IPM training will be held annually. Pamphlets and fact sheets will be made available and/or posted on bulletin boards in specific areas such as cafeterian and teacher''s lounge.
    • Gary Persichetti, annually, Q/A
    • Students must eat lunches only within designated areas of the school. Food is to be stored within designated loacations. Food waste is to be disposed of in the outdoor dumpster immediately following meal times.


    F. INDOOR MONITORING

      The IPM committee will evaluate the plan semiannually. When pests are present, Chelmsford High School has chosen an INDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of daily inspections. When pests are absent the INDOOR monitoring schedule will consist of monthly 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 Chelmsford High School:
      • Ants

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

      SCHOOL PEST DESCRIPTION
      ants

      SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS
      The presence of ants has been verified by visual inspection by school staff and our pest specialist. Ants have been observered in the cafeteria.

      SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY
      over 12

      MONITORING/INSPECTION
      The school has set up a monitoring program using sticky traps to detect and pinpoint infestations or hot spots. Reports will be generated and sent to Gary Persichetti.

      ELIMINATING ACCESS
      Sealing openings with caulk and copper mesh, repairing leaks and screens, reducing clutter, organizing stored goods off the floor and away from walls.

      ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER
      Food waste is to be disposed of in the outdoor dumpster immediately following meal times.

      ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE
      Will rely on pest control specialist.

      NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS
      Will rely on pest control specialist.

      CHEMICAL CONTROLS
      PESTICIDE USE ATTESTATION:


    H. RECORD KEEPING

      In the case of Chelmsford High 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 semiannually .


    J. IN THE EVENT OF A HEALTH EMERGENCY

      During the creation of this IPM plan, Gary J. Persichetti has assigned committee member Gary J. Persichetti 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 Chelmsford High 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

      __________________________________________________/______/___
      IPM Coordinator SignatureDate
        
      __________________________________________________/______/___
      Administrator, Director, or PrincipalDate

      Indoor IPM Plan originally submitted on: 11/10/2008 10:42:00 AM
      Plan updated by Gary J. Persichetti on: 7/20/2010 2:10:00 PM