By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Brad Ford, 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 Amesbury Elementary School on 2/22/2010 4:57:00 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 Amesbury Elementary 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, Brad Ford Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the Amesbury Elementary 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 Amesbury Elementary School has selected the following as it’s IPM policy statement.
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 OUTDOOR committee members selected for the Amesbury Elementary School are listed below:
1) Brad Ford (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Brad Ford
3) Bob Canning
4) Joan Connor
5) Phil Green
6) Walter Helliesen
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.
The IPM plan will follow a Annually evaluation schedule. When pests are present, Amesbury Elementary School has chosen an OUTDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of Monthly inspections. When pests are absent the OUTDOOR monitoring schedule will consist of Quarterly inspections. The following technique will be used to monitor for pests: Reports from facility staff and students (pest reporting forms) would prompt the IPM coordinator to contact the facility’s Pest Management Professional who would then conduct a facility audit.
Outdoor property includes the turf, landscaping, and the outdoor grounds such as building exterior, playground equipment, etc.. Amesbury Elementary School has prepared maps of the outdoor facility and identified the following priority areas for maintenance:
Turf
Maintaining grass near the property lines where natural drainage occurs; the westerly and northerly property lines.
OutdoorGrounds
perimeter of school grounds on the westerly and northerly boundaries
The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at Amesbury Elementary School:
| TURF PESTS | | LANDSCAPING AND
PLANT PESTS | | OUTDOOR GROUNDS
PESTS |
Weeds
| | | Annual Bluegrass | | | Crabgrass | | | Dandelions, plaintains, ground ivy, cinquefoil |
Other | | | white grubs | | | | |
Insects observed in and around outdoor grounds of school property.
| | | Mosquitoes & Flies |
Weeds
Noxious weeds noticed on the school grounds
| | | Poison Ivy |
Other | |
TURF MANAGEMENT PLAN
The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: Maintaining grass near the property lines where natural drainage occurs; the westerly and northerly property lines.
Cultural Practices
Mowing:
Mowing is performed as needed, with a goal of removing no more than 1/3 of the height of the grass per mowing. Blades are replaced annually and sharpened as needed. Grass is left to re-cyle into the turf.
Aeration:
Aeration is completed twice per year on open areas and more frequently on athletic fields, dependent on use.
Water Management:
The majority of the acreage at this school is not irrigated due to naturally wet conditions.
Fertilization:
Prescription Turf does an analysis of the soil at U MASS lab. We generally use 4-5 lbs of nitrogen per 1,000 sf applied by our outside vendor
Equipment Maintenance:
our own equipment is washed after every use, air filter cleaned and stored indoors. Small equipment is maintained by our own staff, while large equipment is sent out.
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
Surface and/or thatch pests
Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
weekly inspection of the grounds
Provide information on how you identified the species of pests above.
look for discolored grass patches
Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
proper watering, aeration and seeding
Describe any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used, if any.
If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
limited amounts used when failure to do so would mean loss of quality turf
Pesticide
Product
Name | Active
Ingredient | EPA Registration
Number | Target
Pest | Rationale
for use |
| Fertilizer plus 0.2% Merit | Imidacloprid | 432-1349-10404 | White grub management | maintain a quality safe play field |
| Merit 2F | Imidacloprid | 432-1312 | white grub management | maintain a quality, safe playfield |
| Talstar One | Bifenthrin | 279-3206 | surface-feeding insects | maintain a quality, safe play field |
| Arena .25 | Clothianidin | 66330-70-59639 | white grub management | maintain a quality, safe play field |
- 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
Annual Bluegrass
Crabgrass
Dandelions, plaintains, ground ivy, cinquefoil
Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
Turf is inspected weekly during the mowing operations and quarterly walk throughs
Provide information on how you identified the species of pests above.
resources include turf management manuals, seminars and consultants
Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
fertilizing, aerating, mowing, and irrigation to promote the growth of turf and crowd out weeds.
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.
only used as last step to improve turf density, safer playing conditions and longer life of turf surfaces that are used for student activities
Pesticide
Product
Name | Active
Ingredient | EPA Registration
Number | Target
Pest | Rationale
for use |
| Triplet low odor | 2,4-D Mecaprop, Dicamba | 228-409 | broadleaf weeds | maintain safe, quality playing fields |
| Trupower 3 | 2,4-D Mecraprop, Dicamba | 228-551 | broadleaf weeds | Maintain healthy, safe play fields |
| Acclaim Extra | Fenoxaprop | 432-950 | crabgrass | maintain healthy, safe playing fields |
| Quinclorac 75 | Quinclorac | 73220-15 | crabgrass | maintain quality olaying condition andf safety |
| Quincept | Quinclorac, 2,4-D, Dicamba | 228-531 | crabgrass and broadleaf weeds | maintain quality playing condition and safety |
| Razor Pro | Glyphosate | 228-366 | vegetation management | maintain quality playing condition and safety |
| Dimension 0.15% plus fertilizer | Dithiopyr | 10404-86 | annual-type weeds | maintain quality playing conditions and safety |
- Herbicides are only applied by a certified and/or licensed applicator.
- Selective insecticides are used where possible instead of broad spectrum insecticides.
OUTDOOR MANAGEMENT PLAN
The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: perimeter of school grounds on the westerly and northerly boundaries
Cultural Practices
OUTDOOR GROUNDS GENERAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
Waste Disposal (trash containers and dumpsters):
contract service hauler empties dumpsters 3 times per week
Light Management:
none
Excess Water Prevention:
storm drain grates are kept clear of debris
Noxious Weed Management:
property perimeters are mowed and trimmed on a regular cycle. chemical management may be implemented if condition is serious.
Playgrounds (if applicable):
outside safety inspection includes the capping of open areas where nests may occur
Nuisance weeds in pavement:
landscape fabric with approved safety wood chips in side the playground.Trimming for parking lot or pavement sealing to eliminate cracks.
Storage Sheds (If applicable):
monitor for signs of pests and notify authorized agent if corrective action is needed. Do not store items that would attract pests.
Insects observed in and around outdoor grounds of school property.
Mosquitoes & Flies
Pests
Mosquitoes & Flies
Insects in playground area (if applicable)
Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
visual, seasonal inspection when pests are present
Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
they are common insects
Provide details on the non-chemical control measures you have taken to manage the pests above.
manage containers that may collect water and keep dumpster lids closed
If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
used to control adult mosquitoes to reduce the risk of virus in the local area. Measures will be handled by the Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control District and Wetland Management District.
Pesticide
Product
Name | Active
Ingredient | EPA Registration
Number | Target
Pest | Rationale
for use |
| anvil 10+10 | sumithrin | 1021688329 | mosquitoes | mosquito control |
| suspend SC | deltamethrin | 432-763 | mosquitoes | mosquito control |
| altosid WSP | methoprene | 2724-448 | mosquito larvae | mosquito control |
| vectolex CG | Bacillus sphaericus | 73049-20 | mosquito larvae | mosquito larvae |
| teknar G | bacillus thuringiensis | 73049-403 | mosquito larvae | mosquito control |
| duet | prallethin,sumithrin,piperonyl butoxide | 1021-1795-8329 | mosquitoes | mosquito control |
- 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 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.
turf is inspected weekly during mowing operations and quarterly walk throughs
Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
resources include turf management manuals, seminars and consultants
Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
fertilization,aerating, mowing and irrigation promote the growth of turf to crowd out the weeds
If you use herbicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
only used as a last step to improve turf density, safer playing conditions and longer turf life of areas used for student activities
Pesticide
Product
Name | Active
Ingredient | EPA Registration
Number | Target
Pest | Rationale
for use |
| Triplet low odor | 2,4-D Mecaprop, Dicamba | 228-409 | broadleaf weeds | maintain safe,quality playing fields |
| Trupower 3 | 2,4-D Mecraprop, Dicamba | 228-551 | broadleaf weeds | maintain quality of playing conditiona and safety |
| Acclaim Extra | Fenoxaprop | 432-950 | crabgrass | maintain healthy, safe playing fields |
| Razor Pro | glyphosate | 228-366 | poison ivy/general vegitation | maintain healthy,safe playin fields |
| Dimension 0.15% plus fertilizer | Dithiopyr | 10404-86 | annual-type weeds | maintain quality playing condition and safety |
- 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.