Windmill Country Day School, Inc.
Indoor Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan
4 Rosedale Street, PO Box 141
Amesbury, MA 01913

IPM Coordinator
Olga Andrews

Primary Contact
Jeanne Clark or Olga Andrews, 978-388-2911, windmillcountryday@verizon.net

By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Olga Andrews, 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, Windmill Country Day School, Inc. on 9/14/2007 2:50:00 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,  Olga Andrews , about pest control and pesticide use.

    This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the Windmill Country Day School, Inc. 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 Windmill Country Day School, Inc. 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 Windmill Country Day School, Inc. 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.
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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 Windmill Country Day School, Inc. are listed below:
    1) Olga Andrews (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
    2) Jeanne Clark


D. COMMUNICATING IPM WITHIN THE FACILITY

    The IPM coordinator will post information in a common viewing area.

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


E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

  • Teachers will receive IPM training.
  • IPM training will include pest-reporting procedures and pest prevention methods appropriate to a preschool environment.
  • Training will be presented annually at a regularly scheduled staff meeting.
  • The IPM coordinator will conduct the training on an annual basis. Verbal feedback from trainees will be used to evaluate the training.
  • Children will eat at designated tables. Food present in the classroom or kitchen will be stored in sealed containers.


F. INDOOR MONITORING

    The IPM committee will evaluate the plan annually. When pests are present, Windmill Country Day School, Inc. has chosen an INDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of daily inspections. When pests are absent the INDOOR monitoring schedule will consist of quarterly 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 following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at Windmill Country Day School, Inc.:
    • Mosquitoes & Flies

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

    SCHOOL PEST DESCRIPTION
    common household fly

    SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS
    classroom, office

    SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY
    1-2 per day, seasonal occurrence, not a sanitation problem

    MONITORING/INSPECTION
    visual inspection

    ELIMINATING ACCESS
    Keep doors closed and screens on open windows.

    ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER
    Maintain school in a state of cleanliness at all times. Food and drinks are allowed at tables only which are cleaned and sanitized prior to and after use. Food is stored in covered containers.

    ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE
    Maintain school in a state of cleanliness at all times. Unaten food and drinks are disposed of immediately. Trash containers are emptied frequently.

    NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS
    Swat and dispose. Catch and release outdoors.

    CHEMICAL CONTROLS
    PESTICIDE USE ATTESTATION:


H. RECORD KEEPING

    In the case of Windmill Country Day School, Inc., 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, Jeanne Clark or Olga Andrews has assigned committee member Jeanne Clark 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 Windmill Country Day School, Inc.. 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

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    IPM Coordinator Signature                                                         Date

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    Administrator, Director, or Principal                                            Date

    Indoor IPM Plan originally submitted on: 9/14/2007 2:48:00 PM
    Plan updated by Olga Andrews on: 9/14/2007 2:50:00 PM