By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Roxana Thomas, 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, For Pete's Sake Preschool, Inc. on 1/6/2009 2:58:00 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,  Roxana Thomas , about pest control and pesticide use.

This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the For Pete's Sake Preschool, Inc. 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 For Pete's Sake Preschool, Inc. 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 For Pete's Sake Preschool, Inc. 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 For Pete's Sake Preschool, Inc. are listed below:
1) Roxana Thomas (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Linda  Bessette

D. COMMUNICATING IPM WITHIN THE FACILITY

Information will be distributed to the administrator and the information will be shared at the staff meeting.

As an early childhood center, only staff will communicate information to the IPM Coordinator.

E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

• A Staff member from each classroom will receive IPM training.
• Training content will cover pest-reporting procedures and pest prevention strategies.
• Every three years training will be for at least one staff member from each classroom. All staff are welcomed to attend. Reminders will be sent via the program''s Message Board.
• New England Pest Control will present the training, as often as needed for current information or changes in the field.
• No additional training is needed.

F. INDOOR MONITORING

The IPM committee will evaluate the plan annually. When pests are present, For Pete's Sake Preschool, Inc. 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 For Pete's Sake Preschool, Inc.:
• Ants
  
• Ants on occasion, especially with the new recycle bins if sugared containers are not cleaned properly.
  

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



SCHOOL PEST DESCRIPTION

In the fall tiny ants were spotted in the kitchen, probably from sugar syrup left in the recycle bin. New England Pest Control was called immediately and handled the situation. Ants disappeared within a day.

SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS

New England Pest placed harmless ant traps in the kitchen only. The traps were placed in where ants would likely gather.

SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY

There was only the one instance in the fall of 2008 that were observed tiny ants.

MONITORING/INSPECTION

Upon opening the school first thing in the morning, Linda Bessette checks the kitchen area.

ELIMINATING ACCESS

Ant traps remain in place at this time, 1/6/2009. We have a contract with New England Pest. They check quaterly and are at our service if needed at any time.

ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER

All foods are closed in containers or secured with clips. No water is left standing at any time.

ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE

All areas of the building are used therefore there is no area that is left unattended at any time.

NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS

Baits and traps are from New England Pest Control. They use non-chemical control measures in accordance with the regulations of preschools.

CHEMICAL CONTROLS

PESTICIDE USE ATTESTATION:

Only pesticides allowed under the Children's and Families' Protection Act are used indoors.

H. RECORD KEEPING

In the case of For Pete's Sake Preschool, Inc., INDOOOR monitoring records will be maintained through the following technique:  Observations will be recorded by the IPM Coordinator.

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, Maureen E. Gambardella has assigned committee member Linda Bessette 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 For Pete's Sake Preschool, Inc.. 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
Advion	indoxacarb	NC006EN	tiny ants	ants spotted in recycle bin

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: 1/23/2008 2:08:00 PM
Plan updated by Maureen E. Gambardella on: 1/6/2009 2:58:00 PM