By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Jason  Linn, 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, Frolio Middle School on 7/17/2009 4:04:00 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,  Jason  Linn , about pest control and pesticide use.

This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the Frolio Middle 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 Frolio Middle 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 Frolio Middle 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 Frolio Middle School are listed below:
1) Jason  Linn (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Jeffrey Knight
3) Marianne Crooks
4) Edward  Wilhelm
5) Edward Burgess
6) Felicia Moschella

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

E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

• All staff have been informed with the Abington Public Schools IPM procedures.
• Staff, teachers and students will be instructed on how to log pest complaints and be given a brief overview on pest identification and the conditions that promote the pest. This information will focus on pest reduction strategies connecting people behavior such as watering plants, feeding birds and eating at desk to pest problems.
• Information posted in central locations throughout the year.
• N/A
• Posting Information on how IPM works and what steps can be reached by practicing IPM, by there help in sanitation, keeping screens and doors closed , by reporting problems such as leaks, cracks and rubbish removal. Coordinator to review with principal and how to eliminate or re mediate problem areas such as building repairs or discarding of rubbish correctly.

F. INDOOR MONITORING

The IPM committee will evaluate the plan annually. When pests are present, Frolio Middle School 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 following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at Frolio Middle School:
• Rats & Mice
  

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



SCHOOL PEST DESCRIPTION

The following pest have been identified on the school property:Small field mice.

SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS

Pest were found in the basement level of the building.

SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY

Two small field mice were caught in the basement level of the building.

MONITORING/INSPECTION

When pest are present daily monitoring occurs with use of glue boards and mechanical traps.No signs of pest are present at this time.

ELIMINATING ACCESS

Exterior doors are not permitted to be left in the open position while unattended.

ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER

General housekeeping

ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE

The grounds at the Frolio Middle School are maintained to eliminate overgrowth and debris.

NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS

Monitoring stations have been installed. When target pest are identified, reports will be generated and sent to the IPM Coordinator.

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 Frolio Middle 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 annually .

J. IN THE EVENT OF A HEALTH EMERGENCY

During the creation of this IPM plan, Jeffrey Knight has assigned committee member Jason Linn 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 Frolio Middle 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
Contrac	Bromadiolone	12455-36	Mouse	Elimination
Contrac	Bromadiolone	12455-79	Mouse	Elimination
Quintox	Cholecalciferol	12455-57	Mouse	Elimination
Maxforce FC	hydrmethylnon	432-1259	Roach	Elimination
Professional Insect Control Gel Bait	Fipronil	4321264	Ant	Elimination

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: 3/17/2009 3:45:00 PM
Plan updated by Jason Linn on: 7/17/2009 4:04:00 PM