By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Timothy Liporto, 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, Cove Elementary School on 11/24/2009 3:20:00 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,  Timothy Liporto , about pest control and pesticide use.

This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the Cove Elementary 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 Cove Elementary School 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 Cove Elementary 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:

	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 Cove Elementary School are listed below:
1) Timothy Liporto (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Lori Cravatis
3) Stacy  Bucyk
4) Keith McGovern

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

• Custodial manager, school nurse, teachers, and the principal.
• Training will involve eliminating pest conducive conditions, entry points and harborages.
• Initial training will be done in February 2005. Annual updates and reminders will be distributed.
• The training will be provided by Richard Hatfield of Waltham Services Inc. Initial training will take place in February 2005 with annual reminders and updates distributed on the anniversary date each year.
• The foundations of IPM will be posted in a public area, in the office and teacher''''s lounge.

F. INDOOR MONITORING

The IPM committee will evaluate the plan quarterly. When pests are present, Cove Elementary 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:  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

No recent pest sightings

SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS

No recent pest sightings

SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY

One mouse, 12 ants, one nest of stinging insects

MONITORING/INSPECTION

Pest monitoring will be performed once per month. Waltham Services Inc. will place pest monitors in pest conducive locations away from the children and inspect them once per month. Should pests be found, exclusion and other non-pesticidal means will be employed. Should pesticides be required only state approved materials, formulations and methods will be used.

ELIMINATING ACCESS

Ensure that all exterior doors are rodent proof.

ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER

The food service areas will be cleaned daily.

ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE

Employees have been instructed to dispose of cardboard and trash daily.

NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS

Utilization of traps & exempt products.

CHEMICAL CONTROLS

PESTICIDE USE ATTESTATION:

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

H. RECORD KEEPING

In the case of Cove Elementary 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, Timothy Liporto has assigned committee member Lori Cravatis 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 Cove Elementary 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: 1/25/2005 3:54:00 PM
Plan updated by Timothy Liporto on: 11/24/2009 3:20:00 PM