Angela's Preschool and Daycare LLC., employs Stephen Tudler , an on-site certified and/or licensed pesticide applicator (certification/license #: 26296) who may be called on to manage all or some of the necessary INDOOR pest problems that may arise.
In addition, this Daycare has a contract with
Stephen Tudler of Advanced Pest Solutions , 7817183115.
By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Stephen Tudler, 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, Angela's Preschool and Daycare LLC., on 11/6/2024 10:36:00 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, Stephen Tudler , about pest control and pesticide use. This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the Angela's Preschool and Daycare LLC., 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 Angela's Preschool and Daycare LLC., 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 Angela's Preschool and Daycare LLC., 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: -
| 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 Angela's Preschool and Daycare LLC., are listed below:
1) Stephen Tudler (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Stephen Tudler
3) Kelly Hiraldo
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 with their supervisors or teachers who then pass information onto the IPM coordinator.
E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF
- All staff will receive trainings.
- Training content will cover pest-reporting procedures and pest prevention strategies such as prevention and monitoring.
- Trainings will be offered on yearly basis.
- Trainings will be offered to all staff and pest management company will offer trainings.
- No outside foods allowed only foods provided by the school.
F. INDOOR MONITORING
The IPM committee will evaluate the plan monthly. When pests are present, Angela's Preschool and Daycare LLC., has chosen an INDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of daily inspections. When pests are absent the INDOOR monitoring schedule will consist of daily inspections. The following technique will be used to monitor for pests: The IPM coordinator would setup monitoring traps throughout the facility and inspect them on a regularly scheduled interval (selected in the prior question).
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 |
NONE |
SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS |
NONE |
SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY |
NONE |
MONITORING/INSPECTION |
Advance Pest Solutions will continue to monitor on monthly basis |
ELIMINATING ACCESS |
All wholes will be covered to ensure no pest in building/property. |
ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER |
All trash will be removed on daily basis from building and ensure none are left over night. |
ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE |
All trash will be removed on daily basis from building and ensure none are left over night. |
NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS |
Ensure thorough cleaning at the end of the day. |
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 Angela's Preschool and Daycare LLC.,, 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 monthly .
J. IN THE EVENT OF A HEALTH EMERGENCY
During the creation of this IPM plan, 9782785465 has assigned committee member Kelly Hiraldo 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 Angela's Preschool and Daycare LLC.,. 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: 1/18/2022 1:02:00 PM
Plan updated by Kelly Hiraldo on: 11/6/2024 10:36:00 AM