By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Edward Roberts, of this School 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, Merrimack Special Education Collaborative on 4/13/2006 2:19:00 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,  Edward Roberts , about pest control and pesticide use.

This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the Merrimack Special Education Collaborative 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 Merrimack Special Education Collaborative 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 Merrimack Special Education Collaborative 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 Merrimack Special Education Collaborative are listed below:
1) Edward Roberts (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Carl Nystrom
3) Thomas Guinta

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

• Program Directors, Managers and Thomas Guinta the Maintenance Supervisor
• Individuals listed above will receive training in the pest-reporting procedures and pest prevention strategies.
• The training will occur annually at Leadership meetings.
• Edward Roberts, the IPM Coordinator will provide the training annually. Attendees of the training will provide the IPM coordinator with any feedback.
• The IPM coordinator, or his designee, will post appropriate signage regarding the proper storage and disposal of food products.

F. INDOOR MONITORING

The IPM committee will evaluate the plan annually. When pests are present, Merrimack Special Education Collaborative has chosen an INDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of weekly 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 Merrimack Special Education Collaborative:
• Rats & Mice
  
• Ants
  
• Bees and hornets
  

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



SCHOOL PEST DESCRIPTION

Small red ants, small mice and bees/hornets. All appear to be in the adult stage. The ants appear in the spring and summer. The mice appear in the winter months and the bees and hornets typically appear in the summer and fall.

SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS

Ants appear in the bathrooms, cafeteria and kitchen areas. The mice tend to be in the kitchen while bees are seen in the light fixtures and window areas.

SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY

The issue with mice is minimal, one or two per year. The small red ant infestation is also minimal, spotting only a few in any one location at a time. Although bees have been an historical problem to a larger degree, the current concern is only minimal, sighting less than ten bees at any one time.

MONITORING/INSPECTION

The school staff including the maintenance personnel observe/inspect regularly for evidence of each pest indicated. When evidence that pests are present is seen, school staff alert the IPM coordinator.

ELIMINATING ACCESS

We have caulked holes, weather stripped, and stored food in sealed containers.

ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER

The maintenance team cleans thoroughly on a daily basis, leaving pests little or no access to food or water.

ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE

Maintenance staff closely observe for the existance of any nests or shelters the pests may have established in the building.

NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS

Mouse 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 Merrimack Special Education Collaborative, 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, Edward Roberts has assigned committee member Thomas Guinta 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 Merrimack Special Education Collaborative. 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
Maxforce	fipronil	432-1264	ants	extermination
Contrac	Bromadiolene	124-55-75	mice	extermination
Contrac Blox	Bromadiolene	124-55-75	mice	extermination
Drione	Pyrethin	432-992	Bees, hornets	extermination

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: 4/13/2006 2:19:00 PM
Plan updated by Edward Roberts on: 4/13/2006 2:19:00 PM