Puddingstone Preschool
Indoor Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan
51 Winthrop St #3
Rehoboth, MA 02769

By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Shauna Saxon, 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, Puddingstone Preschool on 11/10/2016 10:56:00 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,  Shauna Saxon , about pest control and pesticide use.

This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the Puddingstone Preschool 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 Puddingstone Preschool 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 Puddingstone Preschool 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 Puddingstone Preschool are listed below:
1) Shauna Saxon (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Shauna Saxon
3) Susan DiIorio
4) Denine  Hayden

D. COMMUNICATING IPM WITHIN THE FACILITY

The Pest Management Professional communicates with the IPM coordinator of the facicity. The IPM coordinator then discusses this inormation with the other director and they will discuss how the information will be distributed throughout the facility.

Staff communicate with Directors who will then pass information onto the IPM coordinator.

E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

• Directors, Teachers, Teacher Aides
• Training content will cover pest-reporting procedures and pest prevention strategies such as sanitation.
• There will be a training program offered to all staff at the first staff meeting of each school year.
• The training will take place during a routine staff meeting. The IPM Coordinator will provide the training and a questionere will be handed out at the end to evaluate the training.
• Please store all food in air tight containers.

F. INDOOR MONITORING

The IPM committee will evaluate the plan annually. When pests are present, Puddingstone Preschool has chosen an INDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of daily inspections. When pests are absent the INDOOR monitoring schedule will consist of weekly inspections.

The following technique will be used to monitor for pests:  If the IPM coordinator notices there is a pest problem or is prompted by staff she will set up monitoring traps, which would be used to identify the pest and determint its abudance.

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

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SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS

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SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY

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MONITORING/INSPECTION

The school is monitored daily for any pests. We have yet to have a problem.

ELIMINATING ACCESS

Measures such as proper disposal of food, wiping of spills, and making sure there are no cracks in the foundation are taken on a daily basis to prevent access of pests on and in the property.

ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER

All food and water is kept stored away in air tight or sealed containers. Food is not left outdoors. Garbage is disposed of properly.

ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE

Monitor for any cracks in openings in the foundation and exterior doors remain closed.

NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS

If we have any pest problems in the future we will try to find and correct the source of the problem. Insects will be removed by hand and traps will be set up if need be.

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 Puddingstone Preschool, 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, Shauna Saxon has assigned committee member Shauna Saxon 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 Puddingstone Preschool. 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
n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a

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: 9/8/2011 2:04:00 PM
Plan updated by Shauna Saxon on: 11/10/2016 10:56:00 AM