By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Wendy Sammartino, 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 Sprouts-Amesbury on 4/23/2010 7:28:00 AM 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,  Wendy Sammartino , about pest control and pesticide use.

This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the Little Sprouts-Amesbury 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 Sprouts-Amesbury 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 Sprouts-Amesbury 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 Sprouts-Amesbury are listed below:
1) Wendy Sammartino (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Anna McMahon

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 in writing with an administrator who then passes the information onto the IPM coordinator when necessary.

E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

• Anna McMahon, Wendy Sammartino
• Will cover pest-reporting and prevention strategies
• Annual reminders will be sent to staff on IPM training
• Bain Pest Control will conducted the training
• Will post adivsory notices

F. INDOOR MONITORING

The IPM committee will evaluate the plan monthly. When pests are present, Little Sprouts-Amesbury 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 Little Sprouts-Amesbury:
• Ants
  

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



SCHOOL PEST DESCRIPTION

Contact Bain Pest Control

SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS

Hallways

SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY

One or two

MONITORING/INSPECTION

Put in IPM log book and contact Bain

ELIMINATING ACCESS

Bain Pest Control would come out and set up traps

ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER

All food and water are stored in a central location.

ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE

Will monitor all areas.

NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS

We always try to use non-chemical controls.

CHEMICAL CONTROLS

PESTICIDE USE ATTESTATION:

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

H. RECORD KEEPING

In the case of Little Sprouts-Amesbury, 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 monthly .

J. IN THE EVENT OF A HEALTH EMERGENCY

During the creation of this IPM plan, Anna McMahon has assigned committee member Anna McMahon 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 Sprouts-Amesbury. 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: 7/8/2009 11:48:00 AM
Plan updated by Wendy A. Sammartino on: 4/23/2010 7:28:00 AM