Here We Grow Preschool
Indoor Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan
128 Central Street
Auburn, MA 01501

IPM Coordinator
Dawn Murphy

Primary Contact
Dawn Murphy, 508-832-8184, hwg@auburnfirstucc.org
This School has a contract with
  • Ben Gianakos of Ransford, .

    By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Dawn Murphy, 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, Here We Grow Preschool on 7/26/2010 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,  Dawn Murphy , about pest control and pesticide use.

      This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the Here We Grow 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 Here We Grow Preschool 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 Here We Grow Preschool has selected the following as it’s IPM policy statement:


    B.POLICY STATEMENT

      It is the policy of Here We Grow Preschool to only use chemical pesticides when pest have been identified and their presence verified and other non-chemical means are ineffective. When it is determined that pesticides are needed, only those allowed by the Children''s and Families Protection Act will be used. Further, only certified and/or licensed individuals will be able to use pesticides. it will be this school''s policy to make the appropriate notification and posting as well as keep records of all pesticide use. A copy of the school IPM plan will be maintained in the Director''s office.


    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 Here We Grow Preschool are listed below:
      1) Dawn Murphy (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
      2) Craig Premo
      3) Wayne Prouty
      4) Dawn Murphy


    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

    • Teachers, custodial staff and building maintenace committee
    • Training will include procedures for pest-reporting and pest prevention, plus prohibited methods.
    • Yearly training session for all current staff.
    • IPM Coordinator will present training annually, and will monitor level of compliance.
    • Notices are placed in the kitchens and all common used areas for those who use the facility other than the preschool, advising proper cleanup and waste disposal.


    F. INDOOR MONITORING

      The IPM committee will evaluate the plan annually. When pests are present, Here We Grow Preschool has chosen an INDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of monthly 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 Here We Grow Preschool:
      • Ants
      • Rats & Mice

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

      SCHOOL PEST DESCRIPTION
      Church mice and pavement ants.

      SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS
      Mice in the basement and/or attic. Pavement ants in the basement classrooms and kitchens.

      SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY
      Seasonal ants and one mouse has been trapped (5+ years ago).

      MONITORING/INSPECTION
      Teachers report sightings of ants and our pest maintenace company baits those areas, until no further ants are seen. Should another mouse incident occur we will contact Ransford.

      ELIMINATING ACCESS
      Caulking in cracks and crevices.

      ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER
      Eliminate the presence of crumbs after snack time by washing tables and sweeping floors. Empty trash daily. Rooms are cleaned nightly.

      ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE
      Securing supplies securely.

      NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS
      Repair openings, reduce clutter and organize stored items.

      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 Here We Grow 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, Dawn Murphy has assigned committee member Craig Premo 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 Here We Grow 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
      DRAX Ant Gell9444-131AntsRecommended by Ransford
      Max Force Ant Bate64248-2Ants
      Contrac Block12455-79MiceRecommended by Ransford



      I attest, to the best of my knowledge, that the above information is complete, accurate and true

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      IPM Coordinator SignatureDate
        
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      Administrator, Director, or PrincipalDate

      Indoor IPM Plan originally submitted on: 2/18/2008 7:18:00 PM
      Plan updated by Dawn Murphy on: 7/26/2010 5:32:00 PM