By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Bonnie Louvitakis, 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, Westover Early Childhood Center on 3/29/2010 9:10:00 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,  Bonnie Louvitakis , about pest control and pesticide use.

This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the Westover Early Childhood 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 Westover Early Childhood Center 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 Westover Early Childhood Center 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 Westover Early Childhood Center are listed below:
1) Bonnie Louvitakis (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Nish  Setian
3) Martin Bobowiec
4) Bonnie Louvitakis
5) Glenn Oseluk
6) Timothy Woods

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

• All staff
• Training will cover pest reporting procedures, prevention strategies and sanitation.
• Yearly training for all staff.
• All staff will be trained by IPM coordinator/member yearly and written evaluations will be completed.
• Included in the Health Care Policy Manual and Parent Handbook.

F. INDOOR MONITORING

The IPM committee will evaluate the plan annually. When pests are present, Westover Early Childhood Center 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

No recent activity

SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS

No recent activity

SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY

No recent activity

MONITORING/INSPECTION

staff monitor daily.

ELIMINATING ACCESS

Building was checked for cracks and access sealed.

ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER

All areas were checked for leaks. None found

ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE

All areas were checked for signs of pest activity

NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS

Areas are Kept clean and free from water or food. All food and water is stored properly.

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 Westover Early Childhood 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, Janis Santos has assigned committee member Bonnie Louvitakis 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 Westover Early Childhood 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
Contrac Blox	Bromadiolone	12455-79	rodents	Abate INfestation
MaxForce Ant Bait Stations	Fipronil	432-1256	ants	Abate Infestation
MaxForce Ant Gel	Fipronil	432-1264	ants	Abate Infestation
Advion Roach Gel	Indoxacarb	352-652	roaches	Abate Infestation
Advion Ant Gel	Indoxacarb	352-746	ants	Abate Infestation
Contrac Meal	Bromadiolone	12455-75	rodents	Abate Infestation
Advion Ant Bait Arena	Indoxacarb	352-664	ants	Abate Infestation
Maxforce Fine Granular Bait	Hydramethylnon	432-1262	roaches, crickets and ants	Abate Infestation
EcoExempt D	Hexa-Hydroxyl	N/A	wasps, yellow jackets and other stinging insects	Abate Infestation
Tempo D	Cyfluthrin	432-1373	ants, cockroaches and other crawling insects	Abate Infestation

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: 2/2/2005 10:44:00 AM
Plan updated by Bonnie Louvitakis on: 3/29/2010 9:10:00 PM