By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Stacey Gurska, of this Daycare 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 Best Friends Early Learning Center, Inc. on 11/10/2009 10:26:00 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 Best Friends Early Learning Center, Inc. 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,  Stacey Gurska

Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the Best Friends Early Learning Center, Inc. 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 Best Friends Early Learning Center, Inc. has selected the following as it’s IPM policy statement.

B.POLICY STATEMENT

It is the policy of this school to implement Integrated Pest Management procedures to control structural and landscape pests and minimize exposure of children, faculty, and staff to pesticides.

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 Best Friends Early Learning Center, Inc. are listed below:
1) Stacey Gurska (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Stacey Gurska

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.

Staff/Students communicate with their supervisors who then pass information onto the IPM coordinator.

E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

Trainning for facility staff as needed

F. OUTDOOR MONITORING

The IPM plan will follow a Semiannually evaluation schedule. When pests are present, Best Friends Early Learning Center, Inc. has chosen an OUTDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of Weekly inspections. When pests are absent the OUTDOOR monitoring schedule will consist of Quarterly inspections.

The following technique will be used to monitor for pests:  The facility''s contracted Pest Management Prefessional would conduct regular pest inspections and would then instruct the IPM coordinator as to the proper course of action

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..  Best Friends Early Learning Center, Inc. has prepared maps of the outdoor facility and identified the following priority areas for maintenance:

Landscaping
Bushes, mulch and grass surrounding the building



The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at Best Friends Early Learning Center, Inc.:



TURF PESTS		LANDSCAPING AND PLANT PESTS		OUTDOOR GROUNDS PESTS
		Other     We are new to this building. We haven't experienced any problems





LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT PLAN

The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: Bushes, mulch and grass surrounding the building

Cultural Practices

Monitoring Program:
Waltham Services, Inc and ACS Dev/Jefferson LLC will be responsible for monotoring this area. ACS Dev/Jefferson LLC provides outdoor landscaping on a regual basis

Soil Maintenance:
Waltham Services and ACS DEv/Jefferson LLC are responsible. ACS Dev/Jefferson LLC provides outdoor landscaping on a regular basis

Fertilizer Use Practices:
see ACS Dev/Jefferson LLC and Waltham Services. Landscaping Services

Plant Care:
Landscaping services provided by ACS Dev/Jefferson LLC

Watering:
Landscaping services provided my ACS Dev/Jefferson LLC



Tree and Shrub Diseases


Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
Landscapers contacted with Jefferson LLC of Chelsea

Provide information on how you diagnosed the pests above.
Waltham Services Inc.

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. 

  Insects and Related Pests
  

  Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
  Waltham Services Inc and ACS Dev/Jefferson LLC along with landscapers will monitor

  Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
  Waltham Services Inc will identify

  Provide details on the non-chemical control measures you have taken to manage the pests above.
  Waltham Services will provide details

  If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
  Waltham Services will provide information

  Describe or identify any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used
  Waltham Services will indentify and use other plans

  Pesticide Product Name	Active Ingredient	EPA Registration Number	Target Pest	Rationale for use
  Contrac Bloc	bromadiolone	12455-79	rats/mice	elim of mice/rats
  talstar one	bifenthrin	279-3206	ants/crawling pests	elim of ants/crawling pestss
  termidor SC	fipronil	7969-210	ants	elim of ants
  speckoz muliticide	tetramenthrin	1021-1649-72113	sting insects	elim of stinging insects
  delta dust	deltaamethrin	432-772	stinging ants/insects	elim of stinging ants and insectsd

  
  

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

  Weeds
  

  Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
  Landscaping provided my Jefferson LLC will monotor

  Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
  Waltham Services will identify

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

  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
  n/a

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

H. RECORD KEEPING

In the case of Best Friends Early Learning Center, Inc., OUTDOOR monitoring records will be maintained through: Waltham Services,Inc. will follow up with Building owners ACS Dev/Jefferson LLC, Chelsea Ma. Waltham Services will record all monotoring information

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, Stacey Gurska has assigned committee member Stacey Gurska 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, Stacey Gurska has assigned committee member Stacey Gurska 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 Best Friends Early Learning Center, Inc.. 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
Contrac Bloc	bromadiolone	12455-79	rats/mice	elim of mice/rats
speckoz muliticide	tetramenthrin	1021-1649-72113	sting insects	elim of stinging insects
delta dust	deltaamethrin	432-772	stinging ants/insects	elim of stinging ants and insectsd
talstar one	bifenthrin	279-3206	ants/crawling pests	elim of ants/crawling pestss
termidor SC	fipronil	7969-210	ants	elim of ants

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: 2/9/2005 3:11:00 PM
Plan updated by Stacey K. Gurska on: 11/10/2009 10:26:00 AM