By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Mark Leonas, 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, VOC Early Education & Care @ Mt Carmel on 2/19/2010 11:32:00 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,  Mark Leonas , about pest control and pesticide use.

This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the VOC Early Education & Care @ Mt Carmel 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 VOC Early Education & Care @ Mt Carmel 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 VOC Early Education & Care @ Mt Carmel 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 VOC Early Education & Care @ Mt Carmel are listed below:
1) Mark Leonas (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Maria Perez
3) Megnauth Balram
4) Guy George

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. In addition, the IPM coordinator also communicates information to the staff supervisors who then distribute the information to all the staff and occupants concerned.

Staff/Students communicate with their supervisors or teachers who then pass information onto the IPM coordinator.

E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

• Maintenance, custodial, teachers and other staff will receive IPM training.
• The IPM training will include pest reporting procedures, and pest prevention strategies.
• Training seminars will be held annually. These sessions will be at a date and time to be determined.
• The IPM coordinator will present the IPM training periodically. There will be handouts and a question and answer period.
• Notices will be posted in appropriate areas concerning sanitation procedures.

F. INDOOR MONITORING

The IPM committee will evaluate the plan annually. When pests are present, VOC Early Education & Care @ Mt Carmel 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 following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at VOC Early Education & Care @ Mt Carmel:
• Rats & Mice
  
• Ants
  
• Cockroaches
  

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



SCHOOL PEST DESCRIPTION

Occasional ants, roaches,stinging insect and rodents.

SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS

There have not been any recent pest problems. There may be an occasional ant, roach, stinging insect, or rodent.

SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY

The thresold number of pests that would trigger immediate action depends on the specific pest. For example, one roach would evoke immediate response.

MONITORING/INSPECTION

This facility will be monitored and inspected monthly. The findings will be documented and evaluated.

ELIMINATING ACCESS

General sanitation procedures and structural repairs have been done to minimize pest issues.

ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER

Post meal and snack clean-up will take place daily. Any leaks will be repaired in a timely manner.

ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE

Proper food storage procedures and removal of clutter will help reduce harborage areas. Sealing of cracks and entry areas will also aid in prevention of infestations.

NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS

Refer to above.

CHEMICAL CONTROLS

PESTICIDE USE ATTESTATION:

Pesticides are only applied by a certified and/or licensed applicator.

Only pesticides allowed under the Children's and Families' Protection Act are used indoors.

H. RECORD KEEPING

In the case of VOC Early Education & Care @ Mt Carmel, 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, Mark Leonas has assigned committee member Mark Leonas 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 VOC Early Education & Care @ Mt Carmel. 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
advion ant gel	indoxacarb	352-746	ants	as needed
contrac blox	bromadiolone	12455-79	mice/rats	as needed
advion roach gel	indoxacarb	352-652	roaches	as needed

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: 12/1/2005 12:55:00 PM
Plan updated by Mark Leonas on: 2/19/2010 11:32:00 AM