YMCA at Stefanik School
Indoor Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan
720 Meadow St.
Chicopee, MA 01020

IPM Coordinator
Ronald Simard

Primary Contact
Kathy Treglia, 413-739-6951, ktreglia@springfieldy.org

YMCA at Stefanik School employs Ronald Simard, 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.

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 Stefanik School on 1/22/2008 3:49:00 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 Stefanik 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 Stefanik 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.
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    		• Provide the safest playing or athletic surfaces possible.

    In light of these objectives, the YMCA at Stefanik 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.
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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 YMCA at Stefanik School are listed below:
    1) Ronald Simard (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
    2) Ronald Simard
    3) Liz Wheeler
    4) Kathy Treglia
    5) Susan Cassidy
    6) Michael Muldoon


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 held for custodial, maintenance and kitchen staff.
  • Training will cover pest reporting procedures and pest prevention strategies.
  • An annual training will be conducted.
  • Braman, licensed Pest Managemdnt Professional will conduct the traning; a written evaluation form will be part of the training.
  • Students will be required to eat in designated areas; teachers and staff will not areas uncluttered.


F. INDOOR MONITORING

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

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

    SCHOOL PEST DESCRIPTION
    Our school has observed isolated incidents of ants and cockroaches. Braman has successfully treated these pests.

    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 include repairing leaks and screens, reducing clutter and sealing openings with caulk.

    ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER
    Same as above.

    ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE
    Same as above.

    NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS
    Whenever possible, the use of non-chemical means to control or eliminate pests will be implemented to minimize the use of pesticides.

    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 Stefanik 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 Kathy Treglia 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 Stefanik 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



    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: 1/22/2008 3:49:00 PM
    Plan updated by Ronald Simard on: 1/22/2008 3:49:00 PM