Wamsutta Middle School
Indoor Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan
300 Locust Street
Attleboro, MA 02703

IPM Coordinator
Jason Parenteau

Primary Contact
Karol Coffin, 508-222-0286, kcoffin@attleboroschools.com

Wamsutta Middle School employs None, an on-site certified and/or licensed pesticide applicator (certification/license #: ) who may be called on to manage all or some of the necessary INDOOR pest problems that may arise.

In addition, this School has a contract with

  • Michael Bourdeau of Flynn Pest Control, 32 Anwan Street.

    By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Jason Parenteau, of this School 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, Wamsutta Middle School on 11/13/2008 1:08:00 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,  Jason Parenteau , about pest control and pesticide use.

      This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the Wamsutta Middle 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 Wamsutta Middle 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.
    •  
      		• Provide the safest playing or athletic surfaces possible.

      In light of these objectives, the Wamsutta Middle 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.
    •  
      		• Assist in development of contract specifications.
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      		• Provide notification to parents about pesticide use.

      The INDOOR committee members selected for the Wamsutta Middle School are listed below:
      1) Jason Parenteau (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
      2) Christine  Kinzle
      3) Ricardo Faria
      4) Karol Coffin


    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 in writing with an administrator who then passes the information onto the IPM coordinator when necessary.


    E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

    • Custodial and Maintenance staff receive IPM training
    • Pest prevention and sanitation are covered in the training
    • Training is offered annually to all facilities staff.
    • Christine Kinzle will present the training annually.
    • Food is allowed in designated areas only. Food is not allowed to be stored in classrooms or lockers.


    F. INDOOR MONITORING

      The IPM committee will evaluate the plan quarterly. When pests are present, Wamsutta Middle School has chosen an INDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of daily inspections. When pests are absent the INDOOR monitoring schedule will consist of monthly 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 School's IPM approach to managing the indoor pests includes the following actions:

        SCHOOL PEST DESCRIPTION
        We have historicly had no pest related issues.

        SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS
        We have historicly had no issues with pest.

        SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY
        Action would be taken at the first sign of a pest problem.

        MONITORING/INSPECTION
        The pest control company makes thorough monthly inspections. School custodians exersize proper sanitation practices.

        ELIMINATING ACCESS
        Door sweeps have been installed where needed. Damaged window screens have been replaced.

        ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER
        Trash is removed several times daily in the kitchen area.

        ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE
        Door sweeps have been installed where needed.

        NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS
        Access, food, and shelter have eliminated.

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


      H. RECORD KEEPING

        In the case of Wamsutta Middle School, 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 quarterly .


      J. IN THE EVENT OF A HEALTH EMERGENCY

        During the creation of this IPM plan, Karol Coffin has assigned committee member Jason Parenteau 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 Wamsutta Middle 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
        none



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

                                                 _____                                                  __/______/___       
        IPM Coordinator Signature                                                         Date

                                                                                                              / _       /               
        Administrator, Director, or Principal                                            Date

        Indoor IPM Plan originally submitted on: 11/13/2008 1:08:00 PM
        Plan updated by Jason Parenteau on: 11/13/2008 1:08:00 PM