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.

A. INTRODUCTION

In compliance with the Act Protecting Children and Families from Harmful Pesticides the Amesbury Middle School on 2/23/2010 8:41:00 AM 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 Middle 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 Middle 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 Middle School has selected the following as it’s IPM policy statement.

B.POLICY STATEMENT

Structural and landscape pests can pose significant problems for people and property. Pesticides can pose risks to people, property, and the environment. It is therefore the policy of this school to incorporate Integrated Pest Management (IPM) procedures for control of structural and landscape pests. The objective of this program is to provide necessary pest control while minimizing pesticide use.

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 OUTDOOR committee members selected for the Amesbury Middle School are listed below:
1) Brad Ford (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Mike Curry
3) David Proulx
4) Lewis Berry
5) Starr Hume
6) Brad Ford
7) Joan  Connors

D. COMMUNICATING IPM WITHIN THE FACILITY

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. In addition, the IPM coordinator also communicates information to the staff supervisors who then distribute the information to all the staff and occupants concerned.

Staff/Students communicate in writing with an administrator who then passes the information onto the IPM coordinator when necessary.

E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

educational seminars, website research, trade publications and professional consultants

F. OUTDOOR MONITORING

The IPM plan will follow a Annually evaluation schedule. When pests are present, Amesbury Middle 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.

G. COURSE OF ACTION TAKEN FOR OUTDOOR PESTS

Outdoor property includes the turf, landscaping, and the outdoor grounds such as building exterior, playground equipment, etc..  Amesbury Middle School has prepared maps of the outdoor facility and identified the following priority areas for maintenance:

Turf
perimeter boundaries, easterly and southerly boundary fence lines as well as tennis court and bleacher areas

Landscaping
front of school requires trimming of shrubs, mulching of beds and tree bases, Rear of school requires maintain g 3 ball fields an two property fence lines. General turf maintenance covers the needs for the large open areas.

OutdoorGrounds
perimeter of school grounds along fence lines and all athletic fields for safe use



The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at Amesbury Middle School:



TURF PESTS		LANDSCAPING AND PLANT PESTS		OUTDOOR GROUNDS PESTS
Weeds     Annual Bluegrass     Crabgrass Other		Weeds     Crabgrass Other		Pests     Ants     Mosquitoes & Flies Weeds Noxious weeds noticed on the school grounds     Poison Ivy Other     n/a     n/a     n/a




TURF MANAGEMENT PLAN

The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: perimeter boundaries, easterly and southerly boundary fence lines as well as tennis court and bleacher areas

Cultural Practices

Mowing:
mowing is performed as needed, with a goal of removing no more than 1/3 the height if the grass in any cutting. Blades are replaced annually and sharpened as needed, Mowers are washed and cleaned with each use. Maintenance is performed on small equipment by our maintenance department. The larger equipment is sent out por service.

Aeration:
Aeration is completed twice per year on open areas and more frequently on athletic fields, dependent on use.

Water Management:
Athletic field are irrigated and it is used depending on natural weather conditions and need.

Fertilization:
Prescription Turf does an analysis of the turf and soil, U Mass testing lab. We generally use 4-5 lbs of nitrogen per 1000sf applied by outside vendor.

Equipment Maintenance:
our own equipment is washed after every use, air filters cleaned and stored indoors. Small equipment 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.


Provide information on how you identified the species of 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 insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.


Weeds
Annual Bluegrass
Crabgrass


Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
Turf is inspected weekly during the mowing operation 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.
fertilization, aerating, mowing and irrigation promote the growth of turf to crowd out the 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 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 healthy, safe play fields
Acclaim Extra	Fenoxaprop	432-950	crabgrass	maintain healthy, safe playing fields
Quinclorac 75	Quinclorac	73220-15	crabgrass	maintain healthy,safe playin fields
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. 
• Herbicides are applied as a spot treatment when appropriate. 
  
  

  LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT PLAN

  The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: front of school requires trimming of shrubs, mulching of beds and tree bases, Rear of school requires maintain g 3 ball fields an two property fence lines. General turf maintenance covers the needs for the large open areas.
  
  Cultural Practices
  
  Monitoring Program:
  Monitoring is done on quarterly walk throughs as well as regular inspection with each cutting cycle.
  
  Soil Maintenance:
  Testing is done by Prescription Turf., As a general guideline, all grass clippings are mulched and left on the turf as a natural recycling of materials
  
  Fertilizer Use Practices:
  Fertilizer is applied by licensed contractor, Prescription Turf, applied during vacations or summer, when there is not conflict with outdoor sports activities. Always five days between application and use of fields.
  
  Plant Care:
  mulch is used around the base of all shrubs, hedges and trees. Plantings are located as not to affect building foundations, underground cables or pipes,and air ventilation systems
  
  Watering:
  ball fields are irrigated and other areas are monitored to see if manual watering is necessary when shrubs show signs of stress
  
  

  Tree and Shrub 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.
  

  If you use fungicides, describe your rationale for using them in for the pests above.
  

  Describe or identify any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used
  

  Insects and Related Pests
  

  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 you have taken to manage the pests above.
  

  If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
  

  Describe or identify any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used
  

  Weeds
  Crabgrass
  

  Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
  quarterly walk through and regular inspection during the normal mowing cycle

  Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
  trade journals, turf management manuals and consultant

  Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
  fertilization, aerating, mowing and irrigation to promote growth of turf and crowd out weeds

  If you use herbicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
  only used as a last resort to improve and promote the growth of good turf for the safety and use of students

  Describe or identify any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used
  N/A

  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 play fields
  Trupower 3	2,4-D Mecraprop, Dicamba	228-551	broadleaf weeds	maintain healthy, quality plat 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. 
• Herbicides are applied as a spot treatment when appropriate. 
• Herbicide Use is documented in the STANDARD WRITTEN NOTIFICATION FORM. 
  
  

  OUTDOOR MANAGEMENT PLAN

  The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: perimeter of school grounds along fence lines and all athletic fields for safe use
  
  Cultural Practices
  
  OUTDOOR GROUNDS GENERAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
  
  Waste Disposal (trash containers and dumpsters):
  contract service hauler empties the dumpsters 3 times per week; covers are kept closed and loosed debris is picked up on a regular basis
  
  Light Management:
  none
  
  Excess Water Prevention:
  storm drains are kept clean and free of debris; they are also cleaned by an outside contractor annually.
  
  Noxious Weed Management:
  property perimeters are mowed and trimmed on a regular cycle. chemical management may be implemented if conditions warrant it
  
  Playgrounds (if applicable):
  outside safety inspection includes the capping of open areas where nests may occur
  
  Nuisance weeds in pavement:
  landscape fabric with a dense layer o approved safety wood chips inside the play ground areas. trimming for parking lot pavement or the sealing of cracks to prevent weed growth
  
  Storage Sheds (If applicable):
  none on site
  
  

  Insects observed in and around outdoor grounds of school property.
  Ants
  Mosquitoes & Flies
  

  Pests
  Ants
  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 would collect water, keep dumpster lids closed and pick up loose debris around dumpsters

  If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
  used to control adult mosquitoes to reduce the risk if virus in the local area. Measures will be handled by the Northeast 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 control
  teknar G	bacillus thuringienis	73049-403	mosquito larvae	mosquito control
  duet	orallethin, sumithrin,piperonyl butoxide	1021-1795-8329	mosquitoes	mosquito control
  Fertilizer plus 0.2% Merit	Imidacloprid	432-1349-10404	white grub management	maintain healthy, safe play fields
  Merit 2F	Imidacloprid	432-1312	white grub management	maintain healty, safe play fields
  Talstar One	Bifenthrin	279-3206	Surface-feeding insects	maintain healthy, safe play fields
  Arena .25	Clothianidin	66330-70-59639	white grub management	maintain healthy safe play fields

  
  

• 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.
  quarterly walk throughs and regular monitoring during seasonal mowing cycle.

  Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
  turf management journals, websites and consultant

  Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
  proper mowing, aeration and irrigation to promote healthy turf and crow out weeds.

  If you use herbicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
  only used as last resort, to ensure a healthy turf for the safe play fields for students

  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 play fields
  Trupower 3	2,4-D Mecraprop, Dicamba	228-551	broadleaf weeds	maintain quality, safe play fields
  Razor Pro	glyphosate	228-366	vegitation management	maintain safe area for students health
  Acclaim Extra	Fenaxaprop	432-950	crabgrass	maintain healthy,safe playin fields
  Quinclorac 75	Quinclorac	73220-15	crabgrass	maintain quality playing condition and safety
  Quincept	Quinclorac, 2,4-D, Dicamba	228-366	crabgrass and broadleaf weeds	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. 
• Herbicides are applied as a spot treatment when appropriate. 
• Herbicide Use is documented in the STANDARD WRITTEN NOTIFICATION FORM. 

H. RECORD KEEPING

In the case of Amesbury Middle School, OUTDOOR monitoring records will be maintained through: The use of forms which will be filled out by the person monitoring the facility

I. EVALUATING THE PROGRAM

The IPM plan will be evaluated on a Annually basis.

J. NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS & EXEMPTIONS

During the creation of this IPM plan, Mike Curry has assigned committee member Brad Ford with the responsibility of assembling and issuing all the documents that accompany the standard written notification whenever pesticides are applied outdoors.

K. IN THE EVENT OF A HEALTH EMERGENCY

During the creation of this IPM plan, Mike Curry has assigned committee member Brad Ford with the responsibility of applying for an emergency waiver.

L. LIST OF PESTICIDES TO BE USED OUTSIDE THE FACILITY

The following list includes all the pesticides that will be used outside Amesbury Middle School. This list includes all herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that will be used in the event that chemical is required.



Pesticide Product Name	Active Ingredient	EPA Registration Number	Target Pest	Rationale for use
Quinclorac 75	Quinclorac	73220-15	crabgrass	maintain healthy,safe playin fields
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
Acclaim Extra	Fenoxaprop	432-950	crabgrass	maintain healthy, safe playing fields
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
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 control
teknar G	bacillus thuringienis	73049-403	mosquito larvae	mosquito control
Dimension 0.15% plus fertilizer	Dithiopyr	10404-86	annual-type weeds	maintain quality playing conditions and safety
Triplet low odor	2,4-D Mecaprop, Dicamba	228-409	broadleaf weeds	maintain safe, quality play fields
Trupower 3	2,4-D Mecraprop, Dicamba	228-551	broadleaf weeds	maintain healthy, quality plat 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
duet	orallethin, sumithrin,piperonyl butoxide	1021-1795-8329	mosquitoes	mosquito control
Fertilizer plus 0.2% Merit	Imidacloprid	432-1349-10404	white grub management	maintain healthy, safe play fields
Merit 2F	Imidacloprid	432-1312	white grub management	maintain healty, safe play fields
Talstar One	Bifenthrin	279-3206	Surface-feeding insects	maintain healthy, safe play fields
Arena .25	Clothianidin	66330-70-59639	white grub management	maintain healthy safe play fields
Triplet low odor	2,4-D Mecaprop, Dicamba	228-409	broadleaf weeds	maintain safe, quality play fields
Trupower 3	2,4-D Mecraprop, Dicamba	228-551	broadleaf weeds	maintain quality, safe play fields
Razor Pro	glyphosate	228-366	vegitation management	maintain safe area for students health
Acclaim Extra	Fenaxaprop	432-950	crabgrass	maintain healthy,safe playin fields
Quinclorac 75	Quinclorac	73220-15	crabgrass	maintain quality playing condition and safety
Quincept	Quinclorac, 2,4-D, Dicamba	228-366	crabgrass and broadleaf weeds	maintain quality playing condition and safety
Dimension 0.15% plus fertilizer	Dithiopyr	10404-86	annual-type weeds	maintain quality playing conditions and safety

M. WELL WATER SYSTEM

The school does not have its own on site well water system.

I attest, to the best of my knowledge, that the above information is complete, accurate and true

________________________________________________	__/______/___
IPM Coordinator Signature	Date
________________________________________________	__/______/___
Administrator, Director, or Principal	Date

Outdoor IPM Plan originally submitted on: 2/4/2008 9:16:00 AM
Plan updated by Brad Ford on: 2/23/2010 8:41:00 AM