FoxTots Nursery and Preschool
Indoor Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan
242 Boston Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824

By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Debra Marino, 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, FoxTots Nursery and Preschool on 7/30/2009 5:32:00 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,  Debra Marino , about pest control and pesticide use.

This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the FoxTots Nursery and Preschool 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 FoxTots Nursery and Preschool 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 FoxTots Nursery and Preschool 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 FoxTots Nursery and Preschool are listed below:
1) Debra Marino (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Debra Marino

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.

Staff/Students communicate in writing with an administrator who then passes the information onto the IPM coordinator when necessary.

E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

• (i.e. teachers, custodial staff)
• No pesticides are to be used without the consent of Debra Marino, Director. Debra''s telephone number is(978) 256-3262.)
• (written annual reminders given to staff.)
• Staff members at annual staff training meeting will be reminder about no pesticides being used.
• None

F. INDOOR MONITORING

The IPM committee will evaluate the plan annually. When pests are present, FoxTots Nursery and Preschool 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:  Reports from facility personnel (pest reporting forms) would prompt the IPM coordinator to setup monitoring traps, which would be used to identity the pest and determine its abundance.

G. COURSE OF ACTION TAKEN FOR INDOOR PESTS

The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at FoxTots Nursery and Preschool:

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



SCHOOL PEST DESCRIPTION

SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS

SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY

MONITORING/INSPECTION

ELIMINATING ACCESS

ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER

ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE

NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS

CHEMICAL CONTROLS

PESTICIDE USE ATTESTATION:

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

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 FoxTots Nursery and Preschool, 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 annually .

J. IN THE EVENT OF A HEALTH EMERGENCY

During the creation of this IPM plan, Debra Marino has assigned committee member Debra Marino 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 FoxTots Nursery and Preschool. 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: 2/7/2005 2:55:00 PM
Plan updated by Debra Marino on: 7/30/2009 5:32:00 PM