By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Ed Davis, 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 Ayer High/Middle School on 3/6/2009 8:14:00 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 Ayer High/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,  Ed Davis

Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the Ayer High/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 Ayer High/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 Ayer High/Middle School are listed below:
1) Ed Davis (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Bill Plunkett
3) Ted Januskiewiez
4) Don Parker
5) Ed Davis

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 with their supervisors who then pass information onto the IPM coordinator.

E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

IPM Coordinator works with school administration to develop and implement plans for educating staff and the community.

F. OUTDOOR MONITORING

The IPM plan will follow a Semiannually evaluation schedule. When pests are present, Ayer High/Middle School has chosen an OUTDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of Weekly inspections. When pests are absent the OUTDOOR monitoring schedule will consist of Monthly inspections.

The following technique will be used to monitor for pests:  Reports from facility personnel (pest reporting forms) would prompt the IPM coordinator to setup monitoring traps, which would be used to identity the pest and determine its abundance.

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..  Ayer High/Middle School has prepared maps of the outdoor facility and identified the following priority areas for maintenance:

Turf
Center of football field



The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at Ayer High/Middle 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     knotweed,clover




TURF MANAGEMENT PLAN

The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: Center of football field

Cultural Practices

Mowing:
Mowing on demand (depending on growth) mowing takes place to maintain a height of 2". Mower blades are sharpened annually and clippings are removed.

Aeration:
occasional aerating (twice per year)

Water Management:
Water on demand, no drought tolerant species.

Fertilization:
Fertilization is done based on soil (completed last year by UMASS Agriculture department) Fertilizer is applied each spring and on demand in the fall.

Equipment Maintenance:
Regular cleaning (power wash upon each use)



Turfgrass diseases


Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
No diseases have been identified, however weekly visual inspections are done for monitoring purposes

Provide information on how you diagnosed the pests above.
none identified

Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
none identified

Describe any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used, if any.
none identified

If you use fungicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
none identified

• Fungicides are applied by a certified and/or licensed applicator. 

  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.
  no obvious insect problem in fields, however, we carry out weekly inspection for monitoring purposes

  Provide information on how you identified the species of pests above.
  none identified

  Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
  none identified

  Describe any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used, if any.
  none identified

  If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
  none identified

  Pesticide Product Name	Active Ingredient	EPA Registration Number	Target Pest	Rationale for use
  Merit 0.2	Imidacloprid	432-1349-10404	Grubs	preventive
  vectobac G	bacillus thuringiensis israelensis 2.8%	73049-10	mosquitos	CMMCP
  altosid WSP	methoprene(CAS 65733-16-6)4.25%	2724-448	mosquitos	CMMCP
  agnique MMF	poly(0xy-1,2-ethanediyl),isooctadecyl-hydroxyl(100%)	53263-28	mosquitos	CMMCP
  witco mosquito larvicide GB1111	aliphatic petroleum hydrocarbons98.7%	8898-16	mosquitos	CMMCP
  anvil 10+10 ULV	sumithrin(3-phenoxybenzyl-1RS,3RS,1RS,3SR)-2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methylprop-1-enyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate)10% and piperonyl butoxide, technical 10%	1021-1688-8329	mosquitos	CMMCP
  zenivex E20	etofenprox 1-[[2-(4-ethoxyphenyl)-2-methylpropoxy]methyl]-3-phenoxybenzene	2724-791	mosquitos	CMMCP
  suspend SC	deltamethrin	432-763	mosquitos	CMMCP

  
  

• Insecticides are only applied by a certified and/or licensed applicator. 
• 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. 

  Weeds
  Crabgrass
  

  Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
  Weekly visual inspection

  Provide information on how you identified the species of pests above.
  Turf professional consultant

  Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
  reseeding

  Describe any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used, if any.
  aerating, reseeding, fertilizing

  If you use herbicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
  Several years of using the above (non-herbicide) strategies have failed to correct the problem

  Pesticide Product Name	Active Ingredient	EPA Registration Number	Target Pest	Rationale for use
  Postemergent herbicide	MecAmine-D	34704-239-65783	Knotwood
  Dimension 0.10% Plus	Dithiopyr	10404-85	clover

  
  

• Herbicides are only applied by a certified and/or licensed applicator. 

H. RECORD KEEPING

In the case of Ayer High/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 Semiannually basis.

J. NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS & EXEMPTIONS

During the creation of this IPM plan, Don Parker has assigned committee member Bill Plunkett 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, Don Parker has assigned committee member Bill Plunkett 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 Ayer High/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
Merit 0.2	Imidacloprid	432-1349-10404	Grubs	preventive
vectobac G	bacillus thuringiensis israelensis 2.8%	73049-10	mosquitos	CMMCP
altosid WSP	methoprene(CAS 65733-16-6)4.25%	2724-448	mosquitos	CMMCP
agnique MMF	poly(0xy-1,2-ethanediyl),isooctadecyl-hydroxyl(100%)	53263-28	mosquitos	CMMCP
witco mosquito larvicide GB1111	aliphatic petroleum hydrocarbons98.7%	8898-16	mosquitos	CMMCP
zenivex E20	etofenprox 1-[[2-(4-ethoxyphenyl)-2-methylpropoxy]methyl]-3-phenoxybenzene	2724-791	mosquitos	CMMCP
anvil 10+10 ULV	sumithrin(3-phenoxybenzyl-1RS,3RS,1RS,3SR)-2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methylprop-1-enyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate)10% and piperonyl butoxide, technical 10%	1021-1688-8329	mosquitos	CMMCP
suspend SC	deltamethrin	432-763	mosquitos	CMMCP
Postemergent herbicide	MecAmine-D	34704-239-65783	Knotwood
Dimension 0.10% Plus	Dithiopyr	10404-85	clover

M. WELL WATER SYSTEM

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