By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Shelly  Burgess, 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, DCF Leominster MA on 5/3/2024 5:35:00 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,  Shelly  Burgess , about pest control and pesticide use.

This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the DCF Leominster MA 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 DCF Leominster MA 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 DCF Leominster MA 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.
	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 DCF Leominster MA are listed below:
1) Shelly  Burgess (Indoor IPM Coordinator)

D. COMMUNICATING IPM WITHIN THE FACILITY

The Pest Management Professional communicates with the IPM coordinator of the facility. The IPM coordinator then passes this information onto an administrative assistant who decides how the information will be distributed throughout the facility.

Staff/Students communicate with their supervisors or teachers who then pass information onto the IPM coordinator.

E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

• Administrative Staff, Clerks and paraprofessionals
• Training content will cover pest-reporting procedures and pest prevention strategies such as sanitation, proper storage of food items, etc.
• Reminders by email will be sent annually concerning IPM training
• Training will be provided by the Administrative Manager or the designated IPM Coordinator in person yearly. Training Evaluation sheets will be provided to all attendees to complete.
• Reminder emails are sent to all staff to remind them how and where to properly store food items they bring into the building.

F. INDOOR MONITORING

The IPM committee will evaluate the plan annually. When pests are present, DCF Leominster MA has chosen an INDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of daily inspections. When pests are absent the INDOOR monitoring schedule will consist of monthly inspections.

The following technique will be used to monitor for pests:  The facility’s contracted Pest Management Professional would conduct regular pest inspections and would then instruct the IPM coordinator as to the proper course of action.

G. COURSE OF ACTION TAKEN FOR INDOOR PESTS

The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at DCF Leominster MA :
• Ants
  
• Pests checked are currently present in the building, only mice have been seen, no rats have been seen. In addition there are Stink bugs
  
• Rats & Mice
  

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



SCHOOL PEST DESCRIPTION

mice, sugar ants and stink bugs

SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS

Mice remnants have been found in the Administrative offices, and in some staff areas. Sugar ants have been found in the lobby and visiting rooms, along with in the kitchen.

SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY

100s of sugar ants have been observed.

MONITORING/INSPECTION

IPM coordinator will monitor for pests, remnants of rodents and other insects Monthly. Reports of any pests will be inspected by the IPM coordinator who will contact the pest control company.

ELIMINATING ACCESS

Building has been inspected for any areas pests could access the building. Ways we will be eliminating access would be to have door sweeps installed, sealing small holes with caulk, sealing gaps around exterior doors with weather stripping, screening openings in all vents and louvers, capping drain pipes and repairing broken sewer pipes.

ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER

Staff will be provided with instruction on how to properly store food and liquids so ensure no access to sources of food and water are available.

ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE

Avoid clutter filled storage, maintenance & other rooms within the facility. Removal of any cardboard nightly.

NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS

Ants have been swept up, food spills cleaned promptly.

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 DCF Leominster MA , INDOOOR monitoring records will be maintained through the following technique:  A log will be kept listing all dates monitored, the results of the inspection and the resolution.

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, Shelly Burgess has assigned committee member Shelly Burgess 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 DCF Leominster MA . 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
Contract Blox	Bromadiolone	12455-79	Mice / Rats	Rodent Baiting
First Strike	Difethialone	7173-258	Mice/ Rats	Rodent Baiting
Essentria IC3	Mint / Clove	NA	Spiders Wasps	Treat Wasps, Wasp Nest, Knockdown General Pest
Advion Ant Gel	Indixacarb	100-1498	Ants	Ant Baiting
Eco Exempt D	NA	NA	Spiders Wasps	Treat Wasps, Wasp Nest, Knockdown General Pests
Finto	Citric Acid	NA	Flies, Ants. Roaches	Treat for Roaches, Flies, Ants. Roached. Spiders, Wasps
BorActin Insecticide Powder	Orthoboric Acid	73079 -4	Roaches Ants Silverfish	Treat for Roaches Ants Silverfish
InVict Xpress	Imidacloprid	73079-14	Roaches, Ants, Silverfish	Treat Roaches, ants , silverfish
Max Force Magnum Gel	Fipronil	432-1460	Roaches	Roach Baiting
Cimexa	Amorphous Silicone Dioxide	73079-12	Ants, Roaches, Spiders	Treat Ants, Roaches Spiders
EcoVid WD	NA	NA	Ants, Fleas, Spiders	Treat Ants, Fleas, Spiders
Invade BioCleaner	NA	NA	Order Elimination	Formulated Cleaning Agent
Invade Bio Foam	NA	NA	Fruit Flies	Foaming Drains

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: 5/3/2024 5:35:00 PM
Plan updated by Shelly Burgess on: 5/3/2024 5:35:00 PM