The Goddard School
Indoor Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan
494 Washington St.
Auburn, MA 01501

IPM Coordinator
Matthew Flandreau

Primary Contact
Rebecca Putnam, 508-832-7400, auburnma@goddardschool.com

By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Matthew Flandreau, 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 Goddard School on 10/19/2009 4:17:00 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,  Matthew Flandreau , about pest control and pesticide use.

    This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the The Goddard 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 The Goddard School 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 Goddard 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:

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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 Goddard School are listed below:
    1) Matthew Flandreau (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
    2) Sheri  Flandreau
    3) Rebecca Putnam


D. COMMUNICATING IPM WITHIN THE FACILITY

    The Indoor and Outdoor IPM Coordinators are the same individual.

    Staff communicate with their director or assistant director who pass the information on to the IPM Coordinator


E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

  • The Director, Assistant Director and Owners will receive training.
  • Training will cover pest-reporting procedures, prevention strategies and documentation.
  • At the beginning of each school year the Director will include IPM training into the overall Administration Meeting Plan.
  • Our pest consultants will train the director who will provide future training to teachers on site.
  • Parents, students and teachers all follow our Quality Assurance program, in which the storage of food, (airtight containers-dated/labelled, 6" from floor)are written.


F. INDOOR MONITORING

    The IPM committee will evaluate the plan annually. When pests are present, The Goddard School 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 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 The Goddard School:
    • Ants

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

    SCHOOL PEST DESCRIPTION
    small tiny ants

    SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS
    Front two classrooms around floor/wall connection

    SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY
    small amount

    MONITORING/INSPECTION
    Daily the staff monitor their classroom for pests and report directly to the director or assistant director.

    ELIMINATING ACCESS
    The property is surveyed monthly for holes, breaks in fencing or structural areas which may allow animals inside. Pest control officials have been out and inspected and treated for crawling insects.

    ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER
    Trash in only stored in the enclosed dumpster area. Trash cans are emptied each night into this area.Floors are swept after each time children eat.

    ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE
    The foundation, roofing and siding is free of holes.

    NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS
    Continue to implement our policies regarding food storage and sanitation.

    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 The Goddard School, INDOOOR monitoring records will be maintained through the following technique:  Documented in the weekly administration meeting notes.


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, Rebecca Putnam has assigned committee member Matthew Flandreau 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 Goddard 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
    Suspend5L432-772crwling insectsant elimination



    I attest, to the best of my knowledge, that the above information is complete, accurate and true

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    IPM Coordinator SignatureDate
      
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    Administrator, Director, or PrincipalDate

    Indoor IPM Plan originally submitted on: 1/26/2005 1:10:00 PM
    Plan updated by Rebecca Putnam on: 10/19/2009 4:17:00 PM