By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Allison Barbieri, of this School Age Childcare Program 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 Salvation Army Kids' Club on 7/7/2009 2:09:00 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,  Allison Barbieri , about pest control and pesticide use.

This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the The Salvation Army Kids' Club 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 Salvation Army Kids' Club 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 The Salvation Army Kids' Club 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 The Salvation Army Kids' Club are listed below:
1) Allison Barbieri (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Rachel Castillo
3) Noe Castillo

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.

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. Personnel communicate with their supervisor or management who then pass information onto the IPM coordinator.

E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

• IPM coordinator and site-Coordinator
• Training content will cover pest-reporting procedures and pest prevention strategies such as sanitation.
• Training will take place each September
• The IPM coordiantor will conduct any necessary trainings. This Day Care facility should be kept clean,and uncluttered, vacuumed on a daily basis
• Will keep children from leaving food around the kitchen area.

F. INDOOR MONITORING

The IPM committee will evaluate the plan annually. When pests are present, The Salvation Army Kids' Club 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

The following pest have historically and/or currently been a problem at Salvation Army Kids Club Roaches, rodents and flies any other insects The building IPM approach to managing the indoor pests includes the following: PEST DESCRIPTION PEST LOCATION DETAILS PEST ACTIVITY MONITORING/INSPECTION ELIMINATING ACESS building services assures us of this

SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS

The findings of mouse of droppings have been located in the KIDS CLUB refrigerator area.

SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY

there has been droppings found about once month

MONITORING/INSPECTION

The IPM committe will evaluate the plan annually. Salvation Army Kids Club has chosen an INDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of monthly inspections upon agreement when deemed necessary, with the IPM Coordinator Allison Barbieri. The following technique will be used to monitor for pests: Reports from facility personnel(pest reporting forms) would prompt the IPM coordinator to setup monitoring traps, which would be used to identify the pest and determine its abundance.

ELIMINATING ACCESS

we have started a daily monitoring and cleaning in the affected areas

ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER

making sure that all areas are cleaned up daily

ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE

make sure are no opening for pests to enter and keep area clean

NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS

sticky traps

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 Salvation Army Kids' Club, 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, Allison Barbieri has assigned committee member Allison Barbieri 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 Salvation Army Kids' Club. 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: 3/27/2007 12:20:00 PM
Plan updated by Allison Barbieri on: 7/7/2009 2:09:00 PM