US Taekwondo Center
Indoor Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan
1485 Memorial Dr
Chicopee, MA 01020


IPM Coordinator
Myoung ho Jun

Primary Contact
Master Jun, 413-532-8888, ustcma@gmail.com
This School Age Childcare Program has a contract with
  • Kyung Won Kim of US Taekwondo Center, 1485 Memorial Dr.

    By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Myoung ho Jun, 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, US Taekwondo Center on 9/10/2009 6:42:00 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,  Myoung ho Jun , about pest control and pesticide use.

      This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the US Taekwondo 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 US Taekwondo Center 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 US Taekwondo Center 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:

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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 US Taekwondo Center are listed below:
      1) Myoung ho Jun (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
      2) Myoung ho Jun


    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

    • administrative personnel.
    • training will cover all aspects of pest prevention.
    • will be provided on a yearly basis.
    • Manager of facility (Myoung ho Jun) and will be on a yearly basis.
    • will be posted on a buelletin board.


    F. INDOOR MONITORING

      The IPM committee will evaluate the plan annually. When pests are present, US Taekwondo Center has chosen an INDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of monthly 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 IPM coordinator would setup monitoring traps throughout the facility and inspect them on a regularly scheduled interval (selected in the prior question).


    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
        no pests currently. but in the past (ants).

        SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS
        no pests right now.

        SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY
        no pests.

        MONITORING/INSPECTION
        monitor on a weekly to a monthly basis.

        ELIMINATING ACCESS
        monitor on a weekly to a monthly basis.

        ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER
        monitor on a weekly to a monthly basis.

        ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE
        no pests right now.

        NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS
        no pests right now.

        CHEMICAL CONTROLS
        PESTICIDE USE ATTESTATION:
        Pesticides are only applied by a certified and/or licensed applicator.


      H. RECORD KEEPING

        In the case of US Taekwondo 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, Master Jun has assigned committee member Myoung ho Jun 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 US Taekwondo 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

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        Administrator, Director, or Principal                                            Date

        Indoor IPM Plan originally submitted on: 9/10/2009 6:42:00 PM
        Plan updated by kyung won Kim on: 9/10/2009 6:42:00 PM