By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Ronald Simard, 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, YMCA at Belcher School on 7/11/2007 4:29:00 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,  Ronald Simard , about pest control and pesticide use.

This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the YMCA at Belcher 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 YMCA at Belcher School 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 YMCA at Belcher School 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:

	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 YMCA at Belcher School are listed below:
1) Ronald Simard (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Ronald Simard
3) Kathy  Treglia
4) Michael  Muldoon
5) Karen  Turmel
6) Nancy  Dulchinos
7) Liz Wheeler
8) Sandra Stasiowski

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

E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

• IPM training sessions will be conducted for custodial, maintenance and kitchen staff.
• Training will cover pest-reporting procedures and pest prevention strategies.
• Braman will conduct an annual IPM training session for custodial, maintenance and kitchen staff
• Braman, our licensed Pest Management Professional, will conduct an annual training with a written evaluation form.
• Education of staff, students, employees and parents about IPM will be included to achieve desired objectives.

F. INDOOR MONITORING

The IPM committee will evaluate the plan quarterly. When pests are present, YMCA at Belcher School has chosen an INDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of quarterly 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 YMCA at Belcher School:
• Ants
  
• Cockroaches
  

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



SCHOOL PEST DESCRIPTION

Our school has observed pests such as ants and roaches. Braman has successfully treated these pests in the past. They were isolated incidents.

SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS

Pest problems were occasional isolated incidents.

SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY

Pest problems were occasional isolated incidents.

MONITORING/INSPECTION

Braman will inspect and monitor facility for pest problems.

ELIMINATING ACCESS

Corrective measures included sealing openings with caulk and copper mesh, repairing leaks and screens and reducing clutter.

ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER

Please see above.

ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE

Same as above.

NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS

Whenever practical, the use of non-chemical means to control or eliminate pests will be implemented to minimize the use of pesticides. Braman will conduct a thorough inspection and identify conditions that may contribute to pest problems. Corrective actions will be taken as indicated.

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 YMCA at Belcher 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, Kathy Treglia has assigned committee member Ronald Simard 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 YMCA at Belcher 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
Eaton Boric Acid	Boric Acid	56-73
MaxForce Ant Gel	Fipronil	432-1264	ants
MaxForce FC Roach Gel	Fipronil	432-1259	roaches
Contrac Blox	Bromadiolone	12455-79
Maki Mini Blocks	Bromadiolone	7173-202

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: 7/11/2007 4:29:00 PM
Plan updated by Susan Cassidy on: 7/11/2007 4:29:00 PM