In h-by-Inch Academy
Indoor Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan
833 Pleasant St.
Attleboro, MA 02703

By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Corey Fisher, 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, In h-by-Inch Academy on 11/30/2009 1:29:00 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,  Corey Fisher , about pest control and pesticide use.

This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the In h-by-Inch Academy 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 In h-by-Inch Academy 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 In h-by-Inch Academy 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 In h-by-Inch Academy are listed below:
1) Corey Fisher (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Corey Fisher
3) Don  Weigand
4) Doug Ela
5) David  Paine

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.

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 teachers will receive IPM Training
• Training content will cover pest-reporting and pest prevention strategies such as sanitation.
• Staff training will be on a yearly training seminar basis
• The IPM Coordinator will present the training seminar on a yearly basis.
• N/A

F. INDOOR MONITORING

The IPM committee will evaluate the plan annually. When pests are present, In h-by-Inch Academy 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 In h-by-Inch Academy:
• Ants
  

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



SCHOOL PEST DESCRIPTION

small ants

SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS

classroom

SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY

One or two at a time

MONITORING/INSPECTION

Visual identifcation

ELIMINATING ACCESS

Stored food in air tight containers. Not leaving trash in classrooms over night.

ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER

See above

ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE

Spray when necessary

NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS

Daily vacuuming, storing food in air tight containers. Not leaving trash in classrooms over night

CHEMICAL CONTROLS

PESTICIDE USE ATTESTATION:

Pesticides are only applied by a certified and/or licensed applicator.

H. RECORD KEEPING

In the case of In h-by-Inch Academy, 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, Corey L. Fisher has assigned committee member Corey Fisher 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 In h-by-Inch Academy. 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

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IPM Coordinator Signature	Date
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Administrator, Director, or Principal	Date

Indoor IPM Plan originally submitted on: 11/30/2009 1:29:00 PM
Plan updated by Faith Alliance Church on: 11/30/2009 1:29:00 PM