By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Chris Barry, 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, North Shore Head Start on 11/21/2008 7:38:00 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,  Chris Barry , about pest control and pesticide use.

This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the North Shore Head Start 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 North Shore Head Start 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 North Shore Head Start 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 North Shore Head Start are listed below:
1) Chris Barry (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Irena Kola
3) Aura Gomez

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

• Maintenance and Housekeeping, Waste Disposal Contractor, and Kitchen Staff.
• Training content will focus on pest reduction strategies correcting people’s behavior such as over watering plants and eating at desks, which contribute to pest problems.
• Training programs will be held annually. It will be the facility’s responsibility to schedule the meetings with the pest control provider.
• A designated pest control professional will present training annually and will provide pamphlet and fact sheets at the time of training.
• Staff, teachers and students will be instructed on how to log pest complaints and be given a brief overview on pest identification and the conditions that promote the pests.

F. INDOOR MONITORING

The IPM committee will evaluate the plan annually. When pests are present, North Shore Head Start 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 School's IPM approach to managing the indoor pests includes the following actions:



SCHOOL PEST DESCRIPTION

Not Applicable

SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS

Not Applicable

SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY

Not Applicable

MONITORING/INSPECTION

Visual inspections are provided monthly. Monitoring traps are used to detect insect and/or rodent activity. Any pest issues will be treated accordingly.

ELIMINATING ACCESS

Our pest control provider will inform us accordingly of preventative measures that should be taken.

ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER

Our facility is cleaned on a regular basis to prevent food and water access to pests. Our pest control provider will inform us if any changes should be made.

ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE

Our facility is cleaned on a regular basis to prevent food and water access to pests. Our pest control provider will inform us if any changes should be made.

NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS

Sticky traps and/or mechanical traps will be used for prevention. Our pest control provider will treat any pest issues accordingly using IPM-approved baits if necessary.

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 North Shore Head Start, 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, Chris Barry has assigned committee member Chris Barry 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 North Shore Head Start. 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
Contrac Blox	Bromadiolone	12455-79	Rodents	Pest Elimination
Maxforce Roach Gel	Hydramethlynon	432-1254	Roaches	Pest Elimination
Drax Ant Gel	Orthoboric Acid	944-135	Ants	Pest Elimination

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: 11/21/2008 7:38:00 AM
Plan updated by Fasceli Cabral on: 11/21/2008 7:38:00 AM