By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Robert Annese, 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 Brimmer and May School on 4/8/2009 9:00:00 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 Brimmer and May 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,  Robert Annese

Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the Brimmer and May 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 Brimmer and May School 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 Brimmer and May School are listed below:
1) Robert Annese (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Robert  Annese
3)  Anne Reenstierna
4) Carol   Croffy

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 passes this information onto an administrative assistant who decides how the information will be distributed throughout the facility.

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

Teach them signs to look for and how to report them.

F. OUTDOOR MONITORING

The IPM plan will follow a Annually evaluation schedule. When pests are present, Brimmer and May School has chosen an OUTDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of Monthly inspections. When pests are absent the OUTDOOR monitoring schedule will consist of Weekly inspections.

The following technique will be used to monitor for pests:  The facility’s contracted Pest Management Professional 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..  Brimmer and May School has prepared maps of the outdoor facility and identified the following priority areas for maintenance:

Landscaping
Back stairs of building 96

OutdoorGrounds
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The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at Brimmer and May School:



TURF PESTS		LANDSCAPING AND PLANT PESTS		OUTDOOR GROUNDS PESTS
		Weeds     Crabgrass Other     None		Pests     Ants Other     na





LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT PLAN

The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: Back stairs of building 96

Cultural Practices

Monitoring Program:
Diamond Athletic

Soil Maintenance:
Diamond Athletic

Fertilizer Use Practices:
Diamond Athletic

Plant Care:
Diamond Athletic

Watering:
Sprinkler system



Tree and Shrub Diseases


Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
weekly checks

Provide information on how you diagnosed the pests above.
na

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

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

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

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

  Insects and Related Pests
  

  Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
  Monthly checks

  Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
  Talk to a profesional

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

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

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

• Insecticides are only applied by a certified and/or licensed applicator. 
• Insecticides are used only when monitoring has shown that insects are present. 

  Weeds
  Crabgrass
  

  Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
  weekly checks

  Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
  Talk to a proffesional

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

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

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

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

  OUTDOOR MANAGEMENT PLAN

  The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: na
  
  Cultural Practices
  
  OUTDOOR GROUNDS GENERAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
  
  Waste Disposal (trash containers and dumpsters):
  twice a week trash removal by wellsely trucking does not include steam cleaning of dumpster
  
  Light Management:
  Lights are cleaned and on timers.
  
  Excess Water Prevention:
  Make sure drains are working correctly
  
  Noxious Weed Management:
  Removal of unwanted weeds
  
  Playgrounds (if applicable):
  removal of nests or sprayed with non toxic pesticide
  
  Nuisance weeds in pavement:
  weed wacked
  
  Storage Sheds (If applicable):
  Storage shed not installed at this time
  
  

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

  Pests
  Ants
  

  Insects in playground area (if applicable)
  

  Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
  weekly checks

  Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
  talk to a profesional

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

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

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

  Weeds
  Noxious weeds noticed on the school grounds
  

  Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
  weekly checks

  Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
  talk to a profesional

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

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

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

H. RECORD KEEPING

In the case of Brimmer and May 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, Anne Reenstierna has assigned committee member Anne Reenstierna 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, Anne Reenstierna has assigned committee member Anne Reenstierna 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 Brimmer and May 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

M. WELL WATER SYSTEM

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