By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Suzanne  Hodson, 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, North Shore Nursery School on 9/15/2008 4:57:00 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,  Suzanne  Hodson , about pest control and pesticide use.

This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the North Shore Nursery School 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 Nursery School 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 Nursery School 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 North Shore Nursery School are listed below:
1) Suzanne  Hodson (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Suzanne Hodson

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

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• Training content will cover pest reporting procedures and pest prevention strategies such as sweeping floors and cleaning counters and tables after snack, and sealing food after use.
• Staff will be trained annually at a staff meeting on procedures for identifying pests and on strategies to minimize exposure to pests.
• The Director will present the training annually. Teachers will display understanding verbally and will share ideas for future improvements on the training with the Director.
• Students eat lunch only in the classrooms and at the outdoor picnic tables. Food will not be left in cubbies overnight.

F. INDOOR MONITORING

The IPM committee will evaluate the plan annually. When pests are present, North Shore Nursery School has chosen an INDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of monthly inspections. When pests are absent the INDOOR monitoring schedule will consist of quarterly 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 North Shore Nursery School:
• Rats & Mice
  
• Head Lice
  
• Ants
  

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



SCHOOL PEST DESCRIPTION

house mice (small, tiny ants, head lice on children

SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS

Mice are sporadically found in supply storage areas, in the eaves, in the Older and Younger Class, and in the kitchen. Tiny ants are found sporadically in classroom when crubs from snack/lunch are present. We had head lice in November 2007 over by December 2007.

SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY

If we find mice droppings we use sticky traps and usually catch 1 or 2 mice. Tiny ants are controlled by sweeping right after lunch/snack. If a case of head lice is discovered, we check all children and ask that any infected child be nit free before returning to school.

MONITORING/INSPECTION

Mice: staff are on the lookout for signs of mice and we use sticky traps when we see them. We keep food stored away from mice and keep storage areas as uncluttered as possible. Ant: we watch for ants and sweep up any food that might be left on the floor. We check the children's hair for lice, if we have cause to believe they may have been exposed.

ELIMINATING ACCESS

We keep the doors closed to prevent mice from entering.

ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER

We keep all food stored in cabinets. We do not have freestanding water sources.

ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE

We make every attempt to keep storage areas tidy. Our school is vacuumed and floors are washed daily by a professional cleaning service.

NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS

We use sticky traps in areas where signs of mice are evident.

CHEMICAL CONTROLS

PESTICIDE USE ATTESTATION:

H. RECORD KEEPING

In the case of North Shore Nursery School, 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, Suzanne Hodson has assigned committee member Suzanne Hodson 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 Nursery School. 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: 9/14/2008 9:34:00 AM
Plan updated by Suzanne Hodson on: 9/15/2008 4:57:00 PM