By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Jason Linn, of this School and the Pest Management Professionals described above acknowledge, and agree to the terms of this OUTDOOR integrated pest management plan.
In compliance with the Act Protecting Children and Families from Harmful Pesticides the Abington High School on 7/20/2009 1:52:00 PM has prepared the following outdoor IPM plan about pest control and pesticide use. This plan describes the pest management practices for outdoor areas of Abington High 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.
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, Jason Linn Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the Abington High 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 Abington High School has selected the following as it’s IPM policy statement.
Pest Management Personnel to Building Staff:
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 in writing and leave this information in a common “drop box” for the IPM coordinator to review and pass onto the Pest Management Professional if necessary.
Outdoor property includes the turf, landscaping, and the outdoor grounds such as building exterior, playground equipment, etc.. Abington High School has prepared maps of the outdoor facility and identified the following priority areas for maintenance:
Turf
Athletic fields and playgrounds are the priority areas.
Landscaping
Priority areas of the grounds consist of the building perimeter.
OutdoorGrounds
Entrance, window openings and athletic fields
The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at Abington High School:
| TURF PESTS | | LANDSCAPING AND
PLANT PESTS | | OUTDOOR GROUNDS
PESTS |
Insects/pests under the soil or root zone
| | | Grubs (Japanese Beetles, European Chafer, Asiatic Garden Beetles, Oriental Beetles, and other) |
Weeds
| | | Crabgrass |
Other |
| |
Weeds
| | | Crabgrass |
Other | | | None identified at this time. |
| |
Pests
| | | Ants | | | Mosquitoes & Flies | | | Stinging Insects |
Insects in playground area (if applicable)
| | | Yellow Jackets |
Weeds
Noxious weeds noticed on the school grounds
| | | Poison Ivy |
Other | | | None at this time. | | | None identified at this time. | | | None identified at this time. |
|
TURF MANAGEMENT PLAN
The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: Athletic fields and playgrounds are the priority areas.
Cultural Practices
Mowing:
The Abington Park Department chooses to mow at a height of 2 - 2 1/2" and aerate twice a year.
Aeration:
The Abington Park Department chooses to aerate the soil two times annually.
Water Management:
Athletic fields are watered in the early morning hours as needed.
Fertilization:
Fertilizer's are applied four times a year at a rate of 1 1/4 lb per thousand square feet. The Abington Parks Department chooses to use a slow release fertilizer.
Equipment Maintenance:
The Abington Park Department maintains their equipment as per the owner's manual.
Turfgrass diseases
Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
Provide information on how you diagnosed the pests above.
Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
Describe any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used, if any.
If you use fungicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
Insects/pests under the soil or root zone
Grubs (Japanese Beetles, European Chafer, Asiatic Garden Beetles, Oriental Beetles, and other)
Surface and/or thatch pests
Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
The Abington Parks Department monitors the grounds during routine maintenance.
Provide information on how you identified the species of pests above.
The Abington Parks Department has trained personnel on staff to identify any pest that are present.
Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
Non chemical controls consist of proper watering techniques along with general maintenance of grounds.
Describe any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used, if any.
No alternative methods are being used at this time.
If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
Insecticides are used on a limited basis and only when needed.
Pesticide
Product
Name | Active
Ingredient | EPA Registration
Number | Target
Pest | Rationale
for use |
| Merit .2% | Imidacloprid | 3125-474-961 | Grubs | Elimination |
| Anvil 10+10 | Sumethrin,Piperonyl | 1020-1688-8329 | Mosquito | Elimination |
| Duet | Prallethrin | 1021-1795-8329 | Mosquito | Elimination |
| Flit 10 EC | Permethrin, synthetic prethrooid | 8329-67 | Mosquito | Elimination |
- Insecticides are only applied by a certified and/or licensed applicator.
- Insecticides are used only when monitoring has shown that insects are present.
- Selective insecticides are used where possible instead of broad spectrum insecticides.
- Insecticide chemical classes are rotated.
- Insecticides that are applied preventatively are used only in areas where insects occurred and were documented the previous year and can be expected to occur in current season.
- Insecticide Use is documented in the STANDARD WRITTEN NOTIFICATION FORM.
Weeds
Crabgrass
Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
Routine inspections when present.
Provide information on how you identified the species of pests above.
Trained grounds staff
Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
Clipping removal, aeration, mowing, weed trimming
Describe any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used, if any.
None at this time.
If you use herbicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
Herbicides would be used for the purpose of weed control.
Pesticide
Product
Name | Active
Ingredient | EPA Registration
Number | Target
Pest | Rationale
for use |
| Prosecutor | Glyphosate | 228-366-1040 | Weeds | Weed Control |
| Tupersan | Siduron | 916-319 | Crab Grass | Weed Control |
| Dimension | dithlopyr | 10404-85 | Crab grass | Preventive |
- Herbicides are only applied by a certified and/or licensed applicator.
- Herbicides are applied as a spot treatment when appropriate.
- Herbicides that are applied preventatively are used only in areas where weeds occurred and were documented the previous year and can be expected to occur in current season.
- The herbicide chemical classes are rotated.
- Selective insecticides are used where possible instead of broad spectrum insecticides.
- Herbicide Use is documented in the STANDARD WRITTEN NOTIFICATION FORM.
LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT PLAN
The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: Priority areas of the grounds consist of the building perimeter.
Cultural Practices
Monitoring Program:
The monitoring problem for the high school landscaping is performed on a day to day basis.
Soil Maintenance:
Soil maintenance such as testing and mulching are done on an annual basis.
Fertilizer Use Practices:
The Abington Parks Department chooses to use a slow release fertilizer at a rate of four times a year.1 1/4lbs per 1000 square feet the ratio at which it is applied.
Plant Care:
Plants that are spaced so they can grow without obstruction and are mulched as needed.
Watering:
Watering occurs in the early morning hours and is such that it will run when needed.
Tree and Shrub Diseases
Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
N/A
Provide information on how you diagnosed the pests above.
N/A
Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
N/A
If you use fungicides, describe your rationale for using them in for the pests above.
N/A
Describe or identify any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used
N?A
Insects and Related Pests
Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
Monitoring takes place during the upkeep of the landscape.
Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
The Abington Park Department has staff trained to identify pest species.
Provide details on the non-chemical control measures you have taken to manage the pests above.
No treatment is taking place at this time.
If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
The Abington Parks Department will use insecticides on a limited basis as a preventive measure to limit the spread of grubs.
Describe or identify any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used
None at this time.
Pesticide
Product
Name | Active
Ingredient | EPA Registration
Number | Target
Pest | Rationale
for use |
| Anvil 10 +10 | Sumethrin,Piperonyl | 1020-1688-8329 | Mosquito | Elimination |
| Duet | Prallthrin,Sumethrin,Piperonyl | 1021-1795-8329 | Mosquito | Elimination |
| Flit 10 EC | Permthrin Synthetic Prythroid | 8329-67 | Mosquito | Elimination |
| Merit .2% | Imidacloprid | 3125- 474-961 | Grubs | Elimination |
- Insecticides are only applied by a certified and/or licensed applicator.
- Insecticides are used only when monitoring has shown that insects are present.
- Selective insecticides are used where possible instead of broad spectrum insecticides.
- Insecticide chemical classes are rotated.
- Insecticides that are applied preventatively are used only in areas where insects occurred and were documented the previous year and can be expected to occur in current season.
- Insecticide Use is documented in the STANDARD WRITTEN NOTIFICATION FORM.
Weeds
Crabgrass
Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
Daily inspections of affected areas.
Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
Trained grounds staff are able to identify species of pest.
Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
Clipping removal and aeration.
If you use herbicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
The Abington Park Department will use herbicide as a preventive measure and to limit the growth of an identified species.
Describe or identify any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used
None at this time.
Pesticide
Product
Name | Active
Ingredient | EPA Registration
Number | Target
Pest | Rationale
for use |
| Prosecutor | Glyphosate | 228-366-1040 | Weeds | Weed Control |
| Tupersan | Siduron | 916-319 | Crab Grass | Weed Control |
| Dimension | Dithlopr | 10404-85 | Crab Grass | Preventive |
- Herbicides are only applied by a certified and/or licensed applicator.
- Herbicides are applied as a spot treatment when appropriate.
- Herbicides that are applied preventatively are used only in areas where weeds occurred and were documented the previous year and can be expected to occur in current season.
- The herbicide chemical classes are rotated.
- Selective insecticides are used where possible instead of broad spectrum insecticides.
OUTDOOR MANAGEMENT PLAN
The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: Entrance, window openings and athletic fields
Cultural Practices
OUTDOOR GROUNDS GENERAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
Waste Disposal (trash containers and dumpsters):
Dumpsters are monitored on a daily basis and emptied three times a week.
Light Management:
Time clocks and photocell controls are up to date and maintained as to limit pests that may be attracted to night time illumination.
Excess Water Prevention:
All drainage systems are maintained to insure that they are operating correctly.
Noxious Weed Management:
General maintenance of landscaping which includes regular mowing and weed trimming.
Playgrounds (if applicable):
There are no playgrounds located at the high school.
Nuisance weeds in pavement:
Preventive crack sealing in problem areas.
Storage Sheds (If applicable):
Storage sheds are maintained and checked periodically for pests.
Insects observed in and around outdoor grounds of school property.
Ants
Mosquitoes & Flies
Stinging Insects
Pests
Ants
Mosquitoes & Flies
Stinging Insects
Insects in playground area (if applicable)
Yellow Jackets
Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
The IPM Plan will follow a monthly evaluation schedule. When pests are present daily inspections will take place.
Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
Trained grounds staff as well as the Facility's contracted Pest Management Professional will give the final determination of identification of said pest and then instruct the IPM Coordinator as to the proper course of action.
Provide details on the non-chemical control measures you have taken to manage the pests above.
Non poison wasp spray and improved landscaping practice.
If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
Pest control.
Pesticide
Product
Name | Active
Ingredient | EPA Registration
Number | Target
Pest | Rationale
for use |
| Anvil 10 +10 | Sumethrin, Piperonyl | 1020-1688-8329 | Mosquito | Elimination |
| Duet | Prallethrin, Sumethrin, Piperonyl | 1021-1795-8329 | Mosquito | Elimination |
| Flit 10 EC | Permethrin,Synthetic Pyrethroid | 8329-67 | Mosquito | Elimination |
| Merit .2% | Imidacloprid | 3125-474961 | Grubs | Elimination/Preventive |
- Insecticides are only applied by a certified and/or licensed applicator.
- Insecticides are used only when monitoring has shown that insects are present.
- Selective insecticides are used where possible instead of broad spectrum insecticides.
- Insecticide chemical classes are rotated.
- Insecticides that are applied preventatively are used only in areas where insects occurred and were documented the previous year and can be expected to occur in current season.
- Insecticide Use is documented in the STANDARD WRITTEN NOTIFICATION FORM.
Weeds
Noxious weeds noticed on the school grounds
Poison Ivy
Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
Monitoring takes place during landscape maintenance.
Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
Trained grounds staff.
Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
Regular mowing and weed trimming.
If you use herbicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
Herbicides are only used as a preventive measure and to limit the growth of identified species.
Pesticide
Product
Name | Active
Ingredient | EPA Registration
Number | Target
Pest | Rationale
for use |
| Prosecutor | Glyphosate | 228-366-1040 | Weeds/ Ivy | Weed Control |
| Dimension | Dithlopyr | 10404-85 | Crab Grass | Preventive |
| Tupersan | Siduron | 916-319 | Crab Grass | Pre emergent |
- Herbicides are only applied by a certified and/or licensed applicator.
- Herbicides are applied as a spot treatment when appropriate.
- Herbicides that are applied preventatively are used only in areas where weeds occurred and were documented the previous year and can be expected to occur in current season.
- The herbicide chemical classes are rotated.
- Selective insecticides are used where possible instead of broad spectrum insecticides.