By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Thomas Ryan, 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, Clara Macy on 7/30/2010 10:08:00 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,  Thomas Ryan , about pest control and pesticide use.

This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the Clara Macy 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 Clara Macy are listed below.

	Reduce children’s exposure to pesticides and pesticide residues whenever possible.
	Manage pests that may occur on facilities to prevent interference with the learning environment of the students.
	Provide the safest playing or athletic surfaces possible.

In light of these objectives, the Clara Macy 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:

	Develop an IPM plan. The IPM plan is in essence, a document that describes the organization and implementation of IPM on school grounds.
	Evaluate progress of the IPM program.
	Communicate about IPM - Facilitate communication within the school about IPM practices.
	Assist in development of contract specifications.
	Provide notification to parents about pesticide use.

The INDOOR committee members selected for the Clara Macy are listed below:
1) Thomas Ryan (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Karen Pihl
3) Kerry Muntz
4) Thomas Ryan

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 custodial staff food service workers
• Reporting and prevention strategies
• staff will notified via email annually
• New England Pest Control
• Students will eat only in designated areas

F. INDOOR MONITORING

The IPM committee will evaluate the plan annually. When pests are present, Clara Macy 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 School's IPM approach to managing the indoor pests includes the following actions:



SCHOOL PEST DESCRIPTION

ants

SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS

kitchen hallways bathrooms classrooms

SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY

12 or more

MONITORING/INSPECTION

when 12 or more ants are seen

ELIMINATING ACCESS

none

ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER

try to pick up food sources right away

ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE

blocked entrance ways which can allow

NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS

corn starch and soapy water

CHEMICAL CONTROLS

PESTICIDE USE ATTESTATION:

Pesticides are only applied by a certified and/or licensed applicator.

H. RECORD KEEPING

In the case of Clara Macy, INDOOOR monitoring records will be maintained through the following technique:  Reports and recomendations will be submited to the IPm commitee

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, Thomas F Ryan has assigned committee member Thomas Ryan 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 Clara Macy. 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
contracblox	warfin	12455-79		only in case of extreme problem
contrac meal	warfin	12455-75		same as above
apicide		36272-14	wasps	same as above

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: 1/26/2006 11:25:00 AM
Plan updated by Thomas Ryan on: 7/30/2010 10:08:00 AM