Magic Seasons School Age Program and toddler preschool program
Indoor Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan
46 howland ave
Adams, MA 01220

IPM Coordinator
Deborah Pickering

Primary Contact
Kelly Phillips, 413-664-6471, kphillips@ccberkshire.org
This Daycare has a contract with
  • John Brown of Orkin Extermination Co., 4 Westview Road.

    By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Deborah Pickering, 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, Magic Seasons School Age Program and toddler preschool program on 11/20/2009 10:40:00 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,  Deborah Pickering , about pest control and pesticide use.

      This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the Magic Seasons School Age Program and toddler preschool program 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 Magic Seasons School Age Program and toddler preschool program 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 Magic Seasons School Age Program and toddler preschool program has selected the following as it’s IPM policy statement:


    B.POLICY STATEMENT

      The use of gel bars and contact blocks in areas where pests might be (ie kitchen). It is the expectation to use safer alternatives to pesticides and to prevent any exposure to children from such.


    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 Magic Seasons School Age Program and toddler preschool program are listed below:
      1) Deborah Pickering (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
      2) Kelly Phillips
      3) Jennifer  Gauthier
      4) Debora Pickering


    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

    • Deborah Pickering and Kelly Phillips are both trained in the IPM procedures and will train any new staff of protocols for what to do if a pest is seen.
    • Training will occur during orientation of new staff person and will include what to do in the event that a pest is seen. This will include protocols and procedures.
    • Training will be offered and updated at least yearly.
    • Kelly Phillips will provide any training necessary with the support of Jennifer Guathier.
    • Floors are mopped daily trash is emptied daily all food is stored appropriately in sealed containers


    F. INDOOR MONITORING

      The IPM committee will evaluate the plan annually. When pests are present, Magic Seasons School Age Program and toddler preschool program has chosen an INDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of daily inspections. When pests are absent the INDOOR monitoring schedule will consist of weekly 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 Magic Seasons School Age Program and toddler preschool program:
      • Ants

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

      SCHOOL PEST DESCRIPTION
      For ants use of ant gel Monthly checks by Orkin Extermination Co. vigilant monitoring

      SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS
      Kitchen

      SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY
      When ants are visibly active they are taken care of

      MONITORING/INSPECTION
      When activity is seen, visual checks happen daily and are recorded on a map of the classroom.

      ELIMINATING ACCESS
      Window areas are kept secure and outside areas of possible entrance are monitored. Also, any areas of attraction ie a dumpster, rooftop units, are kept clean.

      ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER
      Keeping all areas clean both inside and out.

      ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE
      See above

      NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS
      The use of non pesticide sticky material to trap pests is used.

      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 Magic Seasons School Age Program and toddler preschool program, 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, Kelly Phillips has assigned committee member Jennifer Gauthier 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 Magic Seasons School Age Program and toddler preschool program. 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 SignatureDate
        
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      Administrator, Director, or PrincipalDate

      Indoor IPM Plan originally submitted on: 4/11/2007 1:01:00 PM
      Plan updated by Kelly Philips on: 11/20/2009 10:40:00 AM