Hyman Fine Elementary
Indoor Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan
790 Oak Hill Ave
Attleboro, MA 02703

IPM Coordinator
Jason Parenteau

Primary Contact
Cathy White, 508-222-1419, cwhite@attleboroschools.com
This School has a contract with
  • Michale Bourdeau of Flynn Pest Control, 32 Anawan Street.

    By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Jason Parenteau, 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, Hyman Fine Elementary on 2/1/2010 10:32:00 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,  Jason Parenteau , about pest control and pesticide use.

      This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the Hyman Fine Elementary 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 Hyman Fine Elementary 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 Hyman Fine Elementary 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 Hyman Fine Elementary are listed below:
      1) Jason Parenteau (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
      2) Cathy White
      3) Antonio Tavares
      4) Christine Kinzle


    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 with their supervisors or teachers who then pass information onto the IPM coordinator.


    E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

    • All custodial and maintenance employees will receive IPM training
    • Training will cover sanitation, reporting, and prevention
    • Training will be offered annually
    • The training will be presented by Christine Kinzle on an annual basis. Employees will be quized following the training.
    • Food is allowed in designated areas only. Food is not stored in classrooms.


    F. INDOOR MONITORING

      The IPM committee will evaluate the plan semiannually. When pests are present, Hyman Fine Elementary 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 Hyman Fine Elementary :
      • Ants

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

      SCHOOL PEST DESCRIPTION
      In the past small ants have been found.

      SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS
      Receiving area

      SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY
      A small amount of ants were found

      MONITORING/INSPECTION
      Traps were placed in several areas and monitored daily by the custodian

      ELIMINATING ACCESS
      Door sweeps were installed at the receiving area, and trash was emptied twice daily.

      ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER
      Trash is removed twice daily.

      ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE
      Dood sweeps were installed on exterior doors

      NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS
      Access to food and shelter was eliminated. Door sweeps were installed on exterior doors, and trash is emptied twice daily.

      CHEMICAL CONTROLS
      PESTICIDE USE ATTESTATION:
      Only pesticides allowed under the Children's and Families' Protection Act are used indoors.


    H. RECORD KEEPING

      In the case of Hyman Fine Elementary , 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 semiannually .


    J. IN THE EVENT OF A HEALTH EMERGENCY

      During the creation of this IPM plan, Cathy White has assigned committee member Jason Parenteau 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 Hyman Fine Elementary . 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

      __________________________________________________/______/___
      IPM Coordinator SignatureDate
        
      __________________________________________________/______/___
      Administrator, Director, or PrincipalDate

      Indoor IPM Plan originally submitted on: 12/4/2008 8:09:00 AM
      Plan updated by Jason Parenteau on: 2/1/2010 10:32:00 AM