By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, David Flannery, 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, Carlisle Public School on 12/28/2006 1:25:00 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,  David Flannery , about pest control and pesticide use.

This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the Carlisle Public 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 Carlisle Public 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 Carlisle Public 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 Carlisle Public School are listed below:
1) David Flannery (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
2) David  Flannery
3) Kathy  Horan
4) Heidi Zimmerman
5) Daniel  Flannery
6) Paul  Grasek

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

• Custodians, maintenance staff, kitchen workers, teachers, administrators, support staff
• Training content will cover IPM program awareness, regulations, monitoring, reporting procedures, prevention strategies and non-chemical methods for prevention
• New staff orientation, annual staff review, occasional newsletters - topics and reminders
• IPM coordinator, yearly, an evaluation form
• Notices are sent to classrooms via e-mailed newsletter regarding no consumption or storage of food in classrooms. Other appropriate notices are given in this manner to faculty & staff during the school year.

F. INDOOR MONITORING

The IPM committee will evaluate the plan annually. When pests are present, Carlisle Public School has chosen an INDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of weekly inspections. When pests are absent the INDOOR monitoring schedule will consist of weekly 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 Carlisle Public School:
• bees, crickets, termites
  
• Ants
  
• Wood Damaging Pests
  
• Head Lice
  
• Mosquitoes & Flies
  
• Rats & Mice
  
• Spiders
  

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



SCHOOL PEST DESCRIPTION

The Carlisle School campus is in a rural wooded area. Common pests include small grey mice, small black ants, small spiders, crickets and bees. In addition during warmer weather months flies and mosquitos are prevelant. Occasional cases of Head lice are common in the fall at the onset of colder weather. In the early Spring evidence of termite swarming in isolated areas.

SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS

kitchen storage area, classrooms, hallways, basement storage areas, teachers rooms,

SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY

Two or three small grey mice, 5 to 6 crickets seen, 12 or more ants at times in some areas. Occasional bee in the building, 1-2 spiders seen at a time, 1-2 crickets seen at a time, 3-4 flies on occasion, 12-15 mosquitos inside evidence of termite swarming in early Spring.

MONITORING/INSPECTION

Indoor checks are made daily by the maintenance staff. Occupants also report and monitor pests when a problem develops - they report to the IPM coordinator via e-mail. Reports of pests are investigated immediately and an action is taken. Inspections are conducted monthly by the IPM coordinator.

ELIMINATING ACCESS

keeping outside doors closed, insect screens for windows, controlling food in areas, cleaning spills and emptying outside trash containers, vacuuming daily, drying floors, keeping dumpster covers closed, checking for entry points around the exterior of the building.

ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER

keeping campus policed of litter, emptying outside trash containers, removing food sources inside. Keeping food stored properly.

ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE

General housekeeping practice.

NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS

Pest proofing methods where applicable, sanitation and housekeeping, trapping, light management, ventilation and moisture control.

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 Carlisle Public 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 annually .

J. IN THE EVENT OF A HEALTH EMERGENCY

During the creation of this IPM plan, David R. Flannery has assigned committee member David Flannery 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 Carlisle Public 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
Recruit IV AG	noviflurmuron	62719-454	termite	swarming

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: 3/15/2006 3:01:00 PM
Plan updated by David R. Flannery on: 12/28/2006 1:25:00 PM