By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Britt Borden, 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, Montessori Children's House of Nantucket on 9/29/2008 12:58:00 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,  Britt Borden , about pest control and pesticide use.

This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the Montessori Children's House of Nantucket 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 Montessori Children's House of Nantucket 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 Montessori Children's House of Nantucket 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 Montessori Children's House of Nantucket are listed below:
1) Britt Borden (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Jane Ziesing
3) Penza Calarco
4) Eve Maskell
5) Olessya Chase

D. COMMUNICATING IPM WITHIN THE FACILITY

The director/IPM coordinator of the facility communicates with the Pest Management Professional, and distributes the resulting information throughout the facility.

The teachers, houskeeping personell,and parents communicates with the director/IPM coordinator

E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

• The director/IPM coordinator and the teachers.
• Training will consist of identification of pests and potential problems as well as how to monitor and report. In addition, these same people will receive information pertainent to their position on how to prevent infestations such as proper sanitation disposal methods and daily maintenace of eatting and foods storage areas.
• The housekeeping and ground maintenance contractors will receive annual written reminders sent via email. The teachers will receive a yearly training seminar. All will receive written notice of problems hand delivered or sent via email.
• A basic training will be presented by the IMP Coordinator yearly to the teachers. Specific pest information will be distributed in writting to these individuals as needed.
• Written informational fliers will be hand delivered or sent via e-mail, and posted concerning personal pests such as head lice.

F. INDOOR MONITORING

The IPM committee will evaluate the plan annually. When pests are present, Montessori Children's House of Nantucket 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 setup monitoring traps, which would be used to identity the pest and determine its abundance.

G. COURSE OF ACTION TAKEN FOR INDOOR PESTS

The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at Montessori Children's House of Nantucket:
• Rats & Mice
  
• Spiders
  
• Head Lice
  
• Ants were not a problem last year or so far this year. Head lice were not a problem last year or this year. 3 mice were caught in a live trap and released in the woods last winter. Spiders occasionally come into the building and are caried outside and released away form the building.
  
• Ants
  

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



SCHOOL PEST DESCRIPTION

Mice the ones we caught were cute little furry once. They appeared to be adult and they were not particulary happy about being left out in the woods. The occasional spider is typically small and light brown.

SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS

The mice were caught in the kitchen. The Pest control officer came out to inspect the premisis and stated that we do not have an infestation. The mice came in due to the cold weather. Spiders occasionally come into the classrooms from outside.

SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY

Pill bugs, flies, ants, and spiders are occassional occurances. Pill bugs and spiders more often apprear in the winter months. Ants and flies appear in the late springtime. One or two will be detected in a three month period. Head Lice occurance has been twice in 25 years,but not within the last three years.

MONITORING/INSPECTION

Ants and Flies : Daily cleaning of food areas when school is in session resulted in early detection and removal of pests. Pill Bugs and Spider are often noticed as they venture out from corners. The school is vacuumed twice weekly. The children are causally observed for signs of head lice daily.

ELIMINATING ACCESS

For head lice: removal of child until the recommended treatment has been performed to eliminate the pest. The other children and staff are then checked by a local nurse once weekly until all pests are eliminated. Any school items that could harbor pests are washed or stored in air tight continers to kill the pests. Screens are repaired or replaced to reduce fly entry during the spring and fall months. Ant traps were placed areas inaccessible to children.

ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER

Perishables are refrigerated. Dry food are kept in a sealed cabinet. Teachers hand removal pill bugs, spiders, and flies. A dehumdifer is run in the evenings in the basement during wet seasons to eliminate excess interior moisture. For ants, food tables are washed at least twice daily. Floors where food is consumed is swept daily and washed at least once weekly. Spills are cleaned up immediatley.

ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE

Ants, pill bugs and spiders are detered by vacuuming twice weekly. At least once a week corners are vacuumed. For flies, counters and tables are wiped down with a bleach solution daily. Floors are swepted and trash is removed to an outdoor bin.

NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS

Throrough cleaning with the recommended bleach solution, removal of trash, food kept in sealed containers.

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 Montessori Children's House of Nantucket, 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, Britt Borden has assigned committee member Britt Borden 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 Montessori Children's House of Nantucket. 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: 8/11/2007 10:29:00 AM
Plan updated by Britt Borden on: 9/29/2008 12:58:00 PM