Busy Bees Learning Center, Inc.
Outdoor Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan
209 South Main Street
Attleboro, MA 02703

By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Nandini  Patel, 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 Busy Bees Learning Center, Inc. on 1/11/2009 2:07:00 PM has prepared the following outdoor IPM plan about pest control and pesticide use.

This plan describes the pest management practices for outdoor areas of Busy Bees 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,  Nandini  Patel

Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the Busy Bees 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 Busy Bees 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 Busy Bees Learning Center, Inc. are listed below:
1) Nandini  Patel (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)

D. COMMUNICATING IPM WITHIN THE FACILITY

Pest Management Personnel to Building Staff:


Pest Management Professional communicates with the IPM coordinator of the facility. IPM coordinator informs the staff and they post the information on the Parent Bulletin Board in all rooms.

Staff communicates in writing to IPM coordinator on Monthly form or in “director’s box” to review and this information is passed to the Pest Management Professional if necessary.

E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

The staff will be informed of situations/conditions to monitor and if they have any concerns to talk to the IPM coordinator.

F. OUTDOOR MONITORING

The IPM plan will follow a Annually evaluation schedule. When pests are present, Busy Bees 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 Monthly inspections.

The following technique will be used to monitor for pests:  Staff would inform IPM coordinator of any concerns, who would then contact the Pest Management Professional who would conduct the inspection and can 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..  Busy Bees Learning Center, Inc. has prepared maps of the outdoor facility and identified the following priority areas for maintenance:

Turf
All turf areas.

Landscaping
None at this time

OutdoorGrounds
none



The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at Busy Bees Learning Center, Inc.:



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) Other		Other		Insects observed in and around outdoor grounds of school property.     Mosquitoes & Flies     Stinging Insects Insects in playground area (if applicable)     Yellow Jackets Other     Moths




TURF MANAGEMENT PLAN

The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: All turf areas.

Cultural Practices

Mowing:
2.5"-3" high and clippings are removed by landscaper.

Aeration:
All turf areas will be done in the spring

Water Management:
Watered twice daily ten minutes each time.

Fertilization:
Done by Natural Lawn of America

Equipment Maintenance:
Done by Natural Lawn of America



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.
Done by Natural Lawn of America

Provide information on how you identified the species of pests above.
Done by Natural Lawn of America

Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
Done by Natural Lawn of America

Describe any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used, if any.
Done by Natural Lawn of America

If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
Done by Natural Lawn of America

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

  Weeds
  

  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 herbicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
  
  
  

  LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT PLAN

  The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: None at this time
  
  Cultural Practices
  
  Monitoring Program:
  Annually the landscaper will monitor.
  
  Soil Maintenance:
  Testing done by Natural Lawn of America Landscaper mulches the areas in late Spring
  
  Fertilizer Use Practices:
  None applied
  
  Plant Care:
  Landscaper mulches the areas in late Spring
  
  Watering:
  Water areas twice a day for 10 minutes.
  
  

  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.
  

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

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

  Weeds
  

  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.
  

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

  OUTDOOR MANAGEMENT PLAN

  The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: none
  
  Cultural Practices
  
  OUTDOOR GROUNDS GENERAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
  
  Waste Disposal (trash containers and dumpsters):
  Trash is collected by waste company. Area around the dumpter is maintained by landscaper.
  
  Light Management:
  Lights are on a timer.
  
  Excess Water Prevention:
  Not applicable.
  
  Noxious Weed Management:
  Not applicable.
  
  Playgrounds (if applicable):
  Grass cut regularly and areas sealed where nests may be built.
  
  Nuisance weeds in pavement:
  Not applicable
  
  Storage Sheds (If applicable):
  Shed cleaned regularly.
  
  

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

  Pests
  Mosquitoes & Flies
  Stinging Insects
  

  Insects in playground area (if applicable)
  Yellow Jackets
  

  Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
  Mosquitoes, flies, yellow jackets may be in to play area in the spring and staff monitor for safety. If the area seems to have the bugs, we do not use this area.

  Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
  Observation.

  Provide details on the non-chemical control measures you have taken to manage the pests above.
  Spray garlic water on turf to reduce Mosquitoes.

  If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
  Not applicable

• 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.
  Done by Natural Lawn of America

  Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
  Done by Natural Lawn of America

  Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
  Done by Natural Lawn of America

  If you use herbicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
  Done by Natural Lawn of America

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

H. RECORD KEEPING

In the case of Busy Bees Learning Center, Inc., OUTDOOR monitoring records will be maintained through: Staff would write concern on Monthly forms.

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, Nandini Patel has assigned committee member Nandini Patel 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, Nandini Patel has assigned committee member Nandini Patel 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 Busy Bees 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

M. WELL WATER SYSTEM

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