By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, David Hinkell, 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 Adams Cheshire Regional School District on 4/15/2010 1:45:00 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 Adams Cheshire Regional School District 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, David Hinkell Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the Adams Cheshire Regional School District 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 Adams Cheshire Regional School District 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 posts this information in a common viewing area dedicated to the subject of integrated pest management.
Staff/Students communicate with their supervisors who then pass information onto the IPM coordinator.
Outdoor property includes the turf, landscaping, and the outdoor grounds such as building exterior, playground equipment, etc.. Adams Cheshire Regional School District has prepared maps of the outdoor facility and identified the following priority areas for maintenance:
Turf
All athletic fields, turf in and around buildings.
Landscaping
None.
OutdoorGrounds
Athletic fields and around buildings.
The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at Adams Cheshire Regional School District:
| 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 | | | Dandelions, plaintains, ground ivy, cinquefoil |
Other |
| | | |
Pests
| | | Stinging Insects |
Insects in playground area (if applicable)
| | | Yellow Jackets |
Other | | | None. |
|
TURF MANAGEMENT PLAN
The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: All athletic fields, turf in and around buildings.
Cultural Practices
Mowing:
During the growing season mowing is continuous. Mowing machinery is well maintained and clippings are mulched and left in place to decompose.
Aeration:
The athletic fields are aretated annually or as budgets permits.
Water Management:
The grounds are never watered manually. There is no need to.
Fertilization:
Fields are fertilized as budgets permits.
Equipment Maintenance:
All equipment is mainained and cleaned on a regular basis.
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.
There is no official monitoring program for these insects.
Provide information on how you identified the species of pests above.
Patches of dead grass where the roots of the plant have been destroyed by the grubs.
Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
None required.
Describe any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used, if any.
None used or planned.
If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
None used.
- Insecticides are only applied by a certified and/or licensed applicator.
- Insecticides are used only when monitoring has shown that insects are present.
Weeds
Crabgrass
Dandelions, plaintains, ground ivy, cinquefoil
Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
None used.
Provide information on how you identified the species of pests above.
N/A
Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
None used.
Describe any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used, if any.
N/A
If you use herbicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
N/A
- Herbicides are only applied by a certified and/or licensed applicator.
- Herbicides are applied as a spot treatment when appropriate.
LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT PLAN
The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: None.
Cultural Practices
Monitoring Program:
None.
Soil Maintenance:
None.
Fertilizer Use Practices:
None.
Plant Care:
None.
Watering:
None.
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
- Fungicides are applied by a certified and/or licensed applicator.
- The disease was identified by a laboratory diagnostic test.
Insects and Related Pests
Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
Locate nests.
Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
Common knowledge.
Provide details on the non-chemical control measures you have taken to manage the pests above.
None.
If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
Stinging insects need to be eliminated immediately.
Describe or identify any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used
None.
- Insecticides are only applied by a certified and/or licensed applicator.
- Insecticides are used only when monitoring has shown that insects are present.
Weeds
Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
None.
Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
Common knowldge.
Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
Frequent mowing.
If you use herbicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
N/A
Describe or identify any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used
None.
OUTDOOR MANAGEMENT PLAN
The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: Athletic fields and around buildings.
Cultural Practices
OUTDOOR GROUNDS GENERAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
Waste Disposal (trash containers and dumpsters):
Waste containers are emptied daily by a professional outside garbage removal company.
Light Management:
Outside areas are lighted only when neccesary and for security purposes.
Excess Water Prevention:
Do not have any problems with stagnant water.
Noxious Weed Management:
None taken.
Playgrounds (if applicable):
Regular monthly inspection in season.
Nuisance weeds in pavement:
Weed removal techniques in season.
Storage Sheds (If applicable):
Regular inspection.
Insects observed in and around outdoor grounds of school property.
Stinging Insects
Pests
Stinging Insects
Insects in playground area (if applicable)
Yellow Jackets
Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
Regular inspection during season.
Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
Information provided by pest managment company.
Provide details on the non-chemical control measures you have taken to manage the pests above.
Reular inspection of grounds, play areas and equipment.
If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
Use of pesticides only as a final resort and application only by a licensed pest control company.
- Insecticides are only applied by a certified and/or licensed applicator.
- Insecticides are used only when monitoring has shown that insects are present.
Weeds
Noxious weeds noticed on the school grounds
Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
If you use herbicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.