Harborlight Montessori School
Indoor Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan
243 Essex Street,
Beverly, MA 01915

IPM Coordinator
Peter Dickman

Primary Contact
Susan Egan, 9789221008, segan@harborlightmontessori.org

Harborlight Montessori School employs no pesticides used, an on-site certified and/or licensed pesticide applicator (certification/license #: ) who may be called on to manage all or some of the necessary INDOOR pest problems that may arise.

By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Peter Dickman, 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, Harborlight Montessori School on 6/26/2009 7:33:00 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,  Peter Dickman , about pest control and pesticide use.

    This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the Harborlight Montessori 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 Harborlight Montessori School 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 Harborlight Montessori School 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:

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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 Harborlight Montessori School are listed below:
    1) Peter Dickman (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
    2) Bill McDonough
    3) Jed  Dickman


D. COMMUNICATING IPM WITHIN THE FACILITY

    Currently the school does not use pesticedes and has not needed a Pest Management Professional.

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


E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

  • teachers, custodial staff, building and grounds maintenance personnel
  • Training content will cover pest-reporting procedures and pest prevention strategies such as sanitation.
  • yearly training seminar on IPM for all facility staff
  • The Director and Assistant Director of Building and Grounds will conduct a training during staff orientation.
  • Informational emails are sent out to the school community.


F. INDOOR MONITORING

    The IPM committee will evaluate the plan annually. When pests are present, Harborlight Montessori School 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 would prompt the IPM coordinator to monitor the pest.


G. COURSE OF ACTION TAKEN FOR INDOOR PESTS

    The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at Harborlight Montessori School:
    • Ants
    • ticks exterior grounds

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

    SCHOOL PEST DESCRIPTION
    The school has occasionally had small black ants.

    SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS
    Small black ants have been occasionally found in classrooms.

    SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY
    There has not been a large enough number to demand further control.

    MONITORING/INSPECTION
    There has not been a large enough number to warrant further monitoring.

    ELIMINATING ACCESS
    Cracks and holes have been filled to prevent access.

    ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER
    Leaks in the roof are repaired. Food is allowed in designated areas.

    ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE
    Cracks and holes have been filled to prevent access.

    NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS
    The floors are washed and vacuumed daily. Current controls have been effective and will be adjusted as needed.

    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 Harborlight Montessori School, INDOOOR monitoring records will be maintained through the following technique:  The use of forms which will be filled out by staff.


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, Susan Egan has assigned committee member Bill McDonough 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 Harborlight Montessori 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
    No Pesticides Used



    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: 5/21/2007 10:35:00 AM
    Plan updated by Peter Dickman on: 6/26/2009 7:33:00 AM