DreamStation
Indoor Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan
350 Pleasant St.
Ashland, MA 01721

IPM Coordinator
Kerry Partlow

Primary Contact
Kerry Partlow, 508-881-7670, director@dsmwm.org

By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Kerry Partlow, 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, DreamStation on 4/23/2010 12:13:00 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,  Kerry Partlow , about pest control and pesticide use.

    This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the DreamStation 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 DreamStation 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 DreamStation 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 DreamStation are listed below:
    1) Kerry Partlow (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
    2) Joy Poole


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. In addition, the IPM coordinator also communicates information to the staff supervisors who then distribute the information to all the staff and occupants concerned.

    Staff/Students communicate with their supervisors or teachers who then pass information onto the IPM coordinator.


E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

  • Kerry Partlow Erin San Soucie
  • Training content will cover pest-reporting procedures and pest prevention strategies such as santitation
  • Annual reminders sent to staff via email concerning IPM training to be held during school hours.
  • Each season staff members will meet and review the training.
  • No Food or beverages (with the exception of water) are allowed on the playground premises.


F. INDOOR MONITORING

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

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

    SCHOOL PEST DESCRIPTION
    small ants

    SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS
    found in the toddler three classroom and preschool three classroom

    SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY
    small ants were found (around 40 or so) when a cracker was discovered under the refrigerator

    MONITORING/INSPECTION
    Quarterly walk throughs of all classrooms, storage closets, and entire building.

    ELIMINATING ACCESS
    Teachers check daily to ensure that there are not any crumbs or food on the floor of the classroom.

    ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER
    All food and beverages are kept in the cabinets in secure containers or in the refrigerator. The floors, tables and cabinets are swept and washed after each meal or snack.

    ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE
    Monitoring all areas.

    NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS
    Prevention of pests by keeping areas clean of food.

    CHEMICAL CONTROLS
    PESTICIDE USE ATTESTATION:
    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 DreamStation, INDOOOR monitoring records will be maintained through the following technique:  Create a small student project which requires the interested individual to follow the person monitoring the facility around and record what they do.


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, Kerry Partlow has assigned committee member Kerry Partlow 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 DreamStation. 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 SignatureDate
      
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    Administrator, Director, or PrincipalDate

    Indoor IPM Plan originally submitted on: 10/23/2008 11:35:00 AM
    Plan updated by Kerry Partlow on: 4/23/2010 12:13:00 PM