Little Folks School
Indoor Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan
118 So Main street
Attleboro, MA 02703

By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Beth Shanley, 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 Folks School on 2/22/2010 4:48:00 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,  Beth Shanley , about pest control and pesticide use.

This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the Little Folks School 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 Folks School 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 Folks School 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:

	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 Folks School are listed below:
1) Beth Shanley (Indoor IPM Coordinator)

D. COMMUNICATING IPM WITHIN THE FACILITY

The IPM coordinator communicates to staff information concerning integrated pest management. (The Pest Management Professional will communicate with the coordinator in the event treatments are done by them)

Staff/Students communicate with their supervisors or teachers who then pass information onto the IPM coordinator.

E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

• Teachers will receive IPM training
• Training will cover instruction on pest sighting and reporting as well as keeping areas where food is consumed sanitized
• Training will be conducted as part of new staff orientation and annual updates will be held for current staff.
• The IPM coordinator who is also the director of Little Folks will conduct training annually. An evaluation form will be filled out by trainees after training is complete
• Students eat only in designated areas of the school. Food is kept in sealed containers.

F. INDOOR MONITORING

The IPM committee will evaluate the plan annually. When pests are present, Little Folks School 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 will prompt IPM coordinator to identify pests ,determine abundance, record on pest sighting forms and monitor on daily basis. If problem persists a Pest Managament professional will be contacted.

G. COURSE OF ACTION TAKEN FOR INDOOR PESTS

The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at Little Folks School:
• Spiders
  
• Ants
  

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



SCHOOL PEST DESCRIPTION

Very small ants occasionally appear near baseboard heat. Usually when food has been dropped and undetected. On rare occasions small brown spiders are found near ceiling

SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS

Spiders are generally found in office area Ants are found in hallways,kitchen and classrooms

SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY

For spiders: we eliminate the pest on sight. We have never found a nest or had enough of them to take further action. For ants: We vacuum them and clean the site with soapy water For ants

MONITORING/INSPECTION

When evidence of ants is found we monitor daily. If evidence is present for 5 consecutive days we call the Pest Management Professional.

ELIMINATING ACCESS

The ares are kept clean by vacuuming,sweeping every day. Floors and surfaces are washed often. Holes have been caulked.

ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER

All food is kept in sealed containers. Floors and surfaces are washed often.

ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE

Ant nests have never been found but precautions are taken around the building. The perimeter of the building is clear of small plants and shrubs.

NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS

Vacuuming and cleaning with soap and water.

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 Folks School, 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, Beth Shanley has assigned committee member Beth Shanley 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 Folks School. 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: 3/3/2008 7:20:00 PM
Plan updated by Beth Shanley on: 2/22/2010 4:48:00 PM