By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Ina Brother, 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, Little Corner School House on 5/3/2010 3:54:00 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,  Ina Brother , about pest control and pesticide use.

This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the Little Corner School House 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 Little Corner School House 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 Little Corner School House 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 Little Corner School House are listed below:
1) Ina Brother (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Ina  Brother

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 staff will receive IPM training.
• Training will cover pest reporting procedures and prevention strategies.
• Training will be offered annually for all staff.
• The IPM Coordinator will train staff annually and will follow up with staff members to ensure that the information was clearly and thoroughly presented.
• Food and water are kept in sealed containers.

F. INDOOR MONITORING

The IPM committee will evaluate the plan annually. When pests are present, Little Corner School House has chosen an INDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of daily inspections. When pests are absent the INDOOR monitoring schedule will consist of quarterly inspections.

The following technique will be used to monitor for pests:  Reports from facility personnel (pest reporting forms) would prompt the IPM coordinator to setup monitoring traps, which would be used to identity the pest and determine its abundance.

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

N/A.

SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS

N/A.

SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY

N/A.

MONITORING/INSPECTION

The IPM Coordinator (along with the pest management contractor and other appropriate staff) will perform a thorough inspection annually to identify problems and corrective actions needed to prevent and/or manage pest infestations. Designated staff will also complete indoor monthly monitoring by visual inspection. Pest sighting sheets will be distributed to staff, and a binder containing the completed sheets will be stored in the main office in an accessible location. The IPM Coordinator will regularly review the sheets for reports of new pest sightings. Monthly monitoring reports will be generated and kept on file by the IPM Coordinator. The IPM Coordinator will meet directly with the Pest Control Contractor as necessary to discuss monitoring reports and to review and respond to log complaints. The Pest Control Contractor will recommend sanitation, structural or operational changes as necessary and will document any action taken in the log binder.

ELIMINATING ACCESS

N/A.

ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER

Food and water are kept in sealed containers.

ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE

N/A.

NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS

Whenever practical, LCSH will use non-chemical means to control pests and to minimize the use of pesticides, including non-pesticide traps.

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 Little Corner School House, INDOOOR monitoring records will be maintained through the following technique:  Volunteer (parent or staff) will follow the person monitoring the facility during the inspections and record information.

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, Ina Brother has assigned committee member Ina Brother 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 Little Corner School House. 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: 5/3/2010 3:54:00 PM
Plan updated by Little Corner School House, Inc. on: 5/3/2010 3:54:00 PM