Sterling YMCA Children's Enrichment Center
Indoor Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan
254 Essex Street
Beverly, MA 01910
IPM Coordinator
Bob Panunzio
Primary Contact
Cyndi Stone, 978-564-3475, stonec@northshoreymca.org
By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Bob Panunzio, 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, Sterling YMCA Children's Enrichment Center on 8/26/2010 9:54:00 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, Bob Panunzio , about pest control and pesticide use. This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the Sterling YMCA Children's Enrichment Center 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 Sterling YMCA Children's Enrichment Center 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 Sterling YMCA Children's Enrichment Center 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 Sterling YMCA Children's Enrichment Center are listed below:
1) Bob Panunzio (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Bob Panunzio
3) Cyndi Stone
4) Lisa Dunbar-Link
5) Michelle Wright
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
- Teachers, custodial staff, and building/grounds maintenance.
- Training will cover both pest-reporting procedures and pest prevention strategies.
- Yearly training seminar on IPM.
- Members of the IPM committee.
- Posters with proper handwashing techniques are posted through our the center.
F. INDOOR MONITORING
The IPM committee will evaluate the plan annually. When pests are present, Sterling YMCA Children's Enrichment Center has chosen an INDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of quarterly inspections. When pests are absent the INDOOR monitoring schedule will consist of quarterly 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 | Head lice and Ants.
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| SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS | Corner of the building.
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| MONITORING/INSPECTION | regular head checks.
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| ELIMINATING ACCESS | none thus far.
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| ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER | All our food is sealed in packages.
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| ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE | None thus far.
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| NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS | None thus far.
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| PESTICIDE USE ATTESTATION: | Pesticides are only applied by a certified and/or licensed applicator.
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H. RECORD KEEPING
In the case of Sterling YMCA Children's Enrichment Center, 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, Cyndi Stone has assigned committee member Bob Panunzio 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 Sterling YMCA Children's Enrichment Center. 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
| ________________________________________________ | __/______/___ | | IPM Coordinator Signature | Date | | | | | ________________________________________________ | __/______/___ | | Administrator, Director, or Principal | Date |
Indoor IPM Plan originally submitted on: 10/2/2007 11:45:00 AM
Plan updated by Bob Panunzio on: 8/26/2010 9:54:00 AM |
