Bill Leary of Del Jen, (781) 377-3383.
By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Colleen Davis, 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, Hanscom Child Development Center on 5/8/2008 11:16:00 AM 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, Colleen Davis , about pest control and pesticide use. This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the Hanscom Child Development Center 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 Hanscom Child Development Center 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 Hanscom Child Development Center has selected the following as it’s IPM policy statement:
B.POLICY STATEMENT
Structural and landscape pests can pose significant problems for people and property. Pesticides can pose risks to people, property, and the environment. It is therefore the policy of this school to incorporate Integrated Pest Management (IPM) procedures for control of structural and landscape pests. The objective of this program is to provide necessary pest control while minimizing pesticide use.
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. |
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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 Hanscom Child Development Center are listed below:
1) Colleen Davis (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Elizabeth Porath
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
- All building staff including; management, Child Development Program Assistants, food service employees, and custodial staff
- Training will cover health and sanitation methods; pest identification, prevention and reporting; and Monitoring procedures.
- Training on IPM is conducted yearly for all staff at annual training meeting and individually for those not in attendance.
- The indoor/outdoor IPM coordinators will conduct annual training. Task certified fire/health/safety personnel will conduct daily inspections of Center to verify compliance.
- All volunteers are trained in proper health and sanitation methods. Staff members role model proper health and sanitation procedures for children and patrons.
F. INDOOR MONITORING
The IPM committee will evaluate the plan annually. When pests are present, Hanscom Child Development Center 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: Reports from facility personnel (daily fire/health/safety form) would prompt the IPM coordinator to contact the facility''s Pest Management Professional. The Pest Management Professional would 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 Hanscom Child Development Center:
The School's IPM approach to managing the indoor pests includes the following actions:
| SCHOOL PEST DESCRIPTION |
tiny black/brown ants small field mice
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| SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS |
Ant were found in the classrooms by exterior door and in the hallway by the kitchen door. (Each spring and through summer) Mice were found in the kitchen area. (Occasionally)
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| SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY |
Ants were located in 2 of the rooms in the rooms last spring for about a week. 2 small brown mice were found in the kitchen in late fall/early winter.
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| MONITORING/INSPECTION |
Ants: classroom are inspected daily for ants Mice: the kitchen area is inspected daily for mice or droppings Del Jen is contacted if the problem is greater then minimal.
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| ELIMINATING ACCESS |
Ants: All access points are weather stripped or caulked. Mice: Exterior doors are kept closed. Doors have weather stripping and all holes are sealed. Mice: Exterior doors are kept closed. Weather stripping is located on bottom of all doors. All food is stored in airtight containers, floors are swept and mopped twice daily, food is stored off floor, trash is emptied several times a day and dumpster is emptied every other day, all holes are sealed.
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| ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER |
Ants: Floors are vacuumed and mopped numerous times throughout the day to ensure no food particles are present. Food is served and eaten in designated area. Mice: All food is stored in airtight containers, floors are swept and mopped twice daily, food is stored off floor, trash is emptied several times a day and dumpster is emptied every other day, all holes are sealed.
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| ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE |
Ants: Floors are vacuumed daily and ants are destroyed. Sideways are swept daily and ant hills are destroyed. Mice: Rooms are kept neat and tidy.
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| NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS |
Ants: Ants are vacuumed, and trails are destroyed. Mice: Snap traps are used. Mice: Snap traps are used and checked daily.
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| PESTICIDE USE ATTESTATION: |
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Only pesticides allowed under the Children's and Families' Protection Act are used indoors.
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H. RECORD KEEPING
In the case of Hanscom Child Development Center, INDOOOR monitoring records will be maintained through the following technique: Task certificied fire/health/safty personnel will document on fire/health/safety daily checklist form.
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, Colleen Davis has assigned committee member Colleen Davis 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 Hanscom Child Development Center. 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
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| Max Force Ant Bait stations | | | | ants |
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: 10/1/2004 4:07:00 PM
Plan updated by Colleen Davis on: 5/8/2008 11:16:00 AM
