Knowledge Learning
Indoor Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan
Brimball Ave
Beverly, MA 01915

IPM Coordinator
Center Director

Primary Contact
craig cheesman, (978)685-3276, craigcheesman@trugreenmail.com

By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Center Director, 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, Knowledge Learning on 4/30/2007 4:25:00 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,  Center Director , about pest control and pesticide use.

    This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the Knowledge Learning 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 Knowledge Learning 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 Knowledge Learning 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 Knowledge Learning are listed below:
    1) Center Director (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
    2) Robert Poturnicki
    3) Maintenance Technician
    4) Assistant Director


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

  • Maintenance Technicians Facility Directors Assitant Facility Directors
  • Training will cover pest-reporting procedures and prevention strategies such as sanitation
  • Training will be provided annually at a yearly training seminar and reinforced periodically throughout the year at staff meetings
  • Center Director will provide training as described above. Training will be evaluated periodically during regular staff meetings
  • No additional training needs are anticipated. Should a training need arise it will be addressed during a regular staff meeting


F. INDOOR MONITORING

    The IPM committee will evaluate the plan annually. When pests are present, Knowledge Learning has chosen an INDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of daily inspections. When pests are absent the INDOOR monitoring schedule will consist of semiweekly inspections.

    The following technique will be used to monitor for pests:  Reports from facility personnel (pest reporting forms) would prompt the IPM coordinator to contact the facility’s Pest Management Professional who would then conduct a facility audit.


G. COURSE OF ACTION TAKEN FOR INDOOR PESTS

    The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at Knowledge Learning :
    • Ants
    • Spiders

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

    SCHOOL PEST DESCRIPTION
    small ants have been found during summer months. Spiders have been found throughout the year

    SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS
    The ants have been found primarily in proximity of the food preparation area. Spiders have been found throughout the building but predominatly around windows

    SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY
    Once 10-12 ants are seen the pest control company is notified

    MONITORING/INSPECTION
    All employeees are instructed to look for and report any insects found within the building to the facility IPM coordinator

    ELIMINATING ACCESS
    Doors are kept closed at all times, windows are screened.

    ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER
    Proper sanitation is provided to keep food storage and preparation areas clean. Food is kept in sealed containers.

    ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE
    daily cleaning of facility

    NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS
    Keeping facility clean to eliminate possible food sources. Keeping foundation free of debris andvegetation to eliminate nesting sites

    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 Knowledge Learning , 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, craig cheesman has assigned committee member Robert Poturnicki 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 Knowledge Learning . 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: 4/30/2007 4:25:00 PM
    Plan updated by craig cheesman on: 4/30/2007 4:25:00 PM