The Arbors Kids
Indoor Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan
999 memorial dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020

IPM Coordinator
Shad Hanrahan

Primary Contact
Shad Hanrahan, 413-593-6300, shad@charterinternet.com

By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Shad Hanrahan, 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, The Arbors Kids on 10/14/2009 1:45:00 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,  Shad Hanrahan , about pest control and pesticide use.

    This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the The Arbors Kids 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 The Arbors Kids are listed below.

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    		• Reduce children’s exposure to pesticides and pesticide residues whenever possible.
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    		• Manage pests that may occur on facilities to prevent interference with the learning environment of the students.
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    		• Provide the safest playing or athletic surfaces possible.

    In light of these objectives, the The Arbors Kids 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:

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    		• Develop an IPM plan. The IPM plan is in essence, a document that describes the organization and implementation of IPM on school grounds.
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    		• Evaluate progress of the IPM program.
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    		• Communicate about IPM - Facilitate communication within the school about IPM practices.
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    		• Assist in development of contract specifications.
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    		• Provide notification to parents about pesticide use.

    The INDOOR committee members selected for the The Arbors Kids are listed below:
    1) Shad Hanrahan (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
    2) Donna  Beswee
    3) Meghann Robertson
    4) Abbie Germain


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

  • Grounds and Maintenance and Food Service
  • Training content will cover pest-reporting procedures and pest prevention strategies.
  • Annual reminders sent to staff
  • A liscensed IPM trainer will once a year train the administration
  • Fliers notifing parents about our IPM program


F. INDOOR MONITORING

    The IPM committee will evaluate the plan semiannually. When pests are present, The Arbors Kids has chosen an INDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of weekly inspections. When pests are absent the INDOOR monitoring schedule will consist of weekly 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
    N/A
    SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS
    N/A
    SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY
    N/A
    MONITORING/INSPECTION
    N/A
    ELIMINATING ACCESS
    N/A
    ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER
    N/A
    ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE
    N/A
    NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS
    N/A
    CHEMICAL CONTROLS
    PESTICIDE USE ATTESTATION:
    Pesticides are only applied by a certified and/or licensed applicator.


H. RECORD KEEPING

    In the case of The Arbors Kids, 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 semiannually .


J. IN THE EVENT OF A HEALTH EMERGENCY

    During the creation of this IPM plan, Shad Hanrahan has assigned committee member Shad Hanrahan 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 The Arbors Kids. 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: 11/7/2006 2:58:00 PM
Plan updated by Shad Hanrahan on: 10/14/2009 1:45:00 PM