By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Jason Parenteau, 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 Attleboro High School on 2/1/2010 11:00:00 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 Attleboro 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 Parenteau Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the Attleboro 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 Attleboro 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 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 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.. Attleboro High School has prepared maps of the outdoor facility and identified the following priority areas for maintenance:
Turf
All high priority areas have been identifiesd in the site map.
Landscaping
Using a site drawing all piority landscaping areas have been identified.
OutdoorGrounds
Areas are identified on the school site map.
The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at Attleboro 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 |
| |
Other | | | We have not experianced any pest problems on school landscaping. |
| | |
TURF MANAGEMENT PLAN
The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: All high priority areas have been identifiesd in the site map.
Cultural Practices
Mowing:
All fields are mowed weekly. Turf lenth is maintained at 3", and mower blades are sharpend bi-weekly or as needed.
Aeration:
All athletic fields are aerated at the start of the growing season.
Water Management:
Fields are watered three times weekly for an average run time of fifteen minutes per zone.
Fertilization:
Fertilization is based on soil test. A water soluble nitrogen fertilizer is used. It is applied in April, June, August, and November at a rate of 1Lb per 1000.
Equipment Maintenance:
Equipment is cleaned after every use. All equipment is seviced and maintained to manufactures specifications.
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 grouns contractor monitors for pest on a weekly basis.
Provide information on how you identified the species of pests above.
The grouncontractor is trained in this field and able to identify varios pest.
Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
Grab grass is removed, and new grass seed is planted
Describe any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used, if any.
At this time we are not planning any alternate biological strategys.
If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
Insecticides are nt used.
- 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.
Weed growth is monitored weekly.
Provide information on how you identified the species of pests above.
The grounds contractor is trained to identify several species of pest, and performs weekly inspections.
Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
Grab grass is reoved, and new grass seed is planted.
Describe any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used, if any.
We fertilize and seed often keeping the turf strong and healthy leaving little room for weed growth.
If you use herbicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
No herbicides are used
- 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: Using a site drawing all piority landscaping areas have been identified.
Cultural Practices
Monitoring Program:
Landscaping is monitored weekly, by facilites employees who maintain the grounds. Any problems are then reported to the IPM manager.
Soil Maintenance:
Areas where problems have been identified have been soil tested. Old mulch is removed and neww mulch added annually. There has been no grounds renovation.
Fertilizer Use Practices:
Water soluble nitrogen is applied semi annually.
Plant Care:
All plants have been appropriately spaced to avoid crowding, old much is replaced and new mulch is added annually.
Watering:
There is no irregation system on school grounds.
Tree and Shrub Diseases
Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
Facilities employees monitor the landscape for disease/fungai on a weekly basis.
Provide information on how you diagnosed the pests above.
Any poptential problem is reported to the IPM manager.
Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
Lanscape is properly watered and fertilized.
If you use fungicides, describe your rationale for using them in for the pests above.
We do not use fungicides.
Describe or identify any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used
There are no alternatives planned.
- Fungicides are applied by a certified and/or licensed applicator.
- The disease was identified by a laboratory diagnostic test.
- Fungicides are rotated based upon chemical group.
- Fungicides that are applied preventatively are used only in areas where diseases occurred and were documented the previous year and can be expected to occur in current season.
- Fungicide Use is documented in the STANDARD WRITTEN NOTIFICATION FORM.
Insects and Related Pests
Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
Pest activity is monitored by facilitie team members on a weekly basis.
Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
No pest were identified.
Provide details on the non-chemical control measures you have taken to manage the pests above.
No chemical controll measures have been taken.
If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
We do not use insecticides.
Describe or identify any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used
We are not planning to use any alternitive biological strategies.
- 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
Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
All lancsape areas are monitored weeky by facilities department employees.
Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
If a pest is found it is reported to the IPM manager.
Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
Weeds are removed as soon as they are identified. New grass seed is planted, and fertilized.
If you use herbicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
We do not use herbicides.
Describe or identify any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used
No alternotive biological strategies are planned.
- 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.
OUTDOOR MANAGEMENT PLAN
The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: Areas are identified on the school site map.
Cultural Practices
OUTDOOR GROUNDS GENERAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
Waste Disposal (trash containers and dumpsters):
All trash containers are emptied daily.
Light Management:
Exterior lights are installed high on the building, which keeps pest away from areas where students and faculty are so no measures are needed.
Excess Water Prevention:
We do not have any excess water issues.
Noxious Weed Management:
Any noxious weeds are removed, but this has not been a problem for AHS.
Playgrounds (if applicable):
There is no playground at AHS.
Nuisance weeds in pavement:
Nuisance weeds are removed.
Storage Sheds (If applicable):
Storage sheds are inspected monthly for mice and rodent activity.
Insects observed in and around outdoor grounds of school property.
Pests
Insects in playground area (if applicable)
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.
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.