Knowledge beginnings
Indoor Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan
11 Research Place
Chelmsford, MA 01863

By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Rose  nOBREGA, 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 beginnings on 1/28/2010 12:16:00 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,  Rose  nOBREGA , about pest control and pesticide use.

This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the Knowledge beginnings 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 beginnings 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 Knowledge beginnings 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 Knowledge beginnings are listed below:
1) Rose  nOBREGA (Indoor IPM Coordinator)

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

• ALL STAFF
• TRAINING WILL BE HOW TO REPORT
• YEARLY TRAINING
• TERMINEX OR CD
• N/A

F. INDOOR MONITORING

The IPM committee will evaluate the plan annually. When pests are present, Knowledge beginnings 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 School's IPM approach to managing the indoor pests includes the following actions:



SCHOOL PEST DESCRIPTION

LARGE AND SMALL BLACK ANTS

SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS

KITCHEN CLASSROOMS

SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY

1 MOUSE PER MONTH

MONITORING/INSPECTION

WE USE TRAPS AS NECESSARY

ELIMINATING ACCESS

FOOD IN KITCHEN PROPEELY STORED.

ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER

PROPERLY CLEANING AND STORING

ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE

PROPERLY CLEANING AND STORING

NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS

CALL TERMINEX

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 beginnings, 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, Rose Nobrega has assigned committee member Rose nOBREGA 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 beginnings. 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: 2/6/2008 9:23:00 PM
Plan updated by Rose Nobrega on: 1/28/2010 12:16:00 PM