Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Indoor Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan
77 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02139

IPM Coordinator
Joseph Pinciaro

Primary Contact
Joseph Pinciaro, 617-253-9494, pinciaro@mit.edu
This Daycare has a contract with
  • Robert Cormier of Ultrafast Pest Control, Inc, 738 Main Street # 384.

    By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Joseph Pinciaro, 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, Massachusetts Institute of Technology on 9/28/2007 10:18:00 AM 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,  Joseph Pinciaro , about pest control and pesticide use.

      This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology 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 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 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 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 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:

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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 Massachusetts Institute of Technology are listed below:
      1) Joseph Pinciaro (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
      2) Teeara Dias
      3) Debbie Sorocco
      4) Jennifer Combs
      5) Tonya Morris
      6) Kyle  Rohm
      7) Dennis Collins
      8) Polly Smith


    D. COMMUNICATING IPM WITHIN THE FACILITY

      The Pest Mangement Professional from UltraFast Pest Control Inc. communicates with the MIT Manager, Custodial Services for the Stata Center or the Building Managers for Eastgate / Westgate, and in turn respectively, they confer with the IPM Coordinator and notify the Administrator of Child Care Initiatives to post this information in a common viewing area and notify others in accordance to procedure.

      Building occupants communicate with professional Day Care Staff who will notify notify the Administrator of Child Care Initiatives. In turn the Administrator of Child Care Services will notify the IPM Coordinator and based upon the location of the incident, either the Building Manager or the Manager, Custodial Services.


    E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

    • On an annual basis, Day Care Center staff will receive IPM Plan training.
    • Day Care Center staff will receive training on the Day Care''s pest reporting procedures as well as strategies for preventing pests (i.e. storing food in airtight containers, not over watering plants, leaving window screens in place, etc.)
    • On an annual basis, IPM Plan classroom training will be provided to Day Care Personnel, IPM Committee members, Eastgate / Westgate Building Managers and select members of the Facilities staff.
    • The IPM committee will determine the qualifications for and selection of the IPM trainer. The IPM committee will also evaluate the quality of the presentation, which shall be conducted at least annually
    • Day Care children are trained to eat only in designated areas.


    F. INDOOR MONITORING

      The IPM committee will evaluate the plan annually. When pests are present, Massachusetts Institute of Technology 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:  The contracted Pest Management Professional would conduct regular pest inspections and would then instruct either the Buiding Manager or the Manager, Custodial Services, depending on the location of the incident, as to the proper course of action.


    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
        Eastgate reported the presence of small ants on 13 September 2007 Westgate staff reported the presence of a single mouse on 13 September 2007

        SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS
        A mouse was seen at the Eastgate TCC kitchen on 13 September Sugar ants (small) were observed in the kitchen area of the Westgate TCC on 13 September 2007

        SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY
        Presence of pests are reported at first sighting regardless of threshold.

        MONITORING/INSPECTION
        The licensed pest control contractor, UltraFast Pest Control Inc., in concert with MIT personnel will be the primary determiner in pest control and prevention methods to execute. Day Care Management employees best execute sanitation practices and MIT Department of Facilities best execute structural integrity and control recommendations.

        ELIMINATING ACCESS
        The Pest Management Professional from UltraFast Pest Control Inc. conducts periodic inspections for holes/openings/structural sealing and reports recommended actions to either the Building Manager or the Manager, Custodial Services.

        ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER
        Consumption of food and water is limited to restricted areas and housekeeping is strictly maintained. Plants are not over-watered.

        ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE
        Pest shelter and harborage opportunities would be identified by the Pest Management Professional and dealt with accordingly. Housekeeping and maintenance of facilities are regularly verified by the Pest Management Professional.

        NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS
        Non-chemical actions will be considered as the first step when pests need to be controlled. Options will be recommended and discussed among the IPM Committee members. Appropriate actions will be agreed upon and completed. Common actions may include regular sanitation of trash, proper housekeeping, sealing holes and minimizing uncontrolled moisture.

        CHEMICAL CONTROLS
        PESTICIDE USE ATTESTATION:
        Pesticides are only applied by a certified and/or licensed applicator.


      H. RECORD KEEPING

        In the case of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 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, Joseph Pinciaro has assigned committee member Kyle Rohm 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 Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 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
        Tempo 1% Dustcyfluthrin3125-569
        Maxforce Carpenter Ant Bait Gel fipronil64248-21Ants
        Maxforce roach Killer Bait Gel ( Reservoir)fipronil64248-14Roaches
        Contrac Bloix 3-3[3-(4'Bromo[ 1,1'-giphenyl-4-yl]-3hydroxy-1-phenylpropyl]-4-hydroxy-2H-1-benopyran-2-one12455-34
        Maxforce antfipronil64248-21Ants
        Rozol Pellets7173-151
        Ditracdiphacinona12445-56



        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: 3/28/2005 11:35:00 AM
        Plan updated by MIT Day Care Facilities on: 9/28/2007 10:18:00 AM