By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Brad Ford, 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 Cashman Elementary School on 2/23/2010 9:22:00 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 Cashman Elementary 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, Brad Ford Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the Cashman Elementary 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 Cashman Elementary School has selected the following as it’s IPM policy statement.
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 Cashman Elementary School are listed below:
1) Brad Ford (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Lou Chaurette
3) Brad Ford
4) Joan Connor
5) Mike Fetters
6) Mike Tanzella
7) Ted Flaherty
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.
The IPM plan will follow a Semiannually evaluation schedule. When pests are present, Cashman Elementary School 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: 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.
Outdoor property includes the turf, landscaping, and the outdoor grounds such as building exterior, playground equipment, etc.. Cashman Elementary School has prepared maps of the outdoor facility and identified the following priority areas for maintenance:
Turf
Athletic field
OutdoorGrounds
property perimeters, fences, paved areas, playground equipment, dumpsters
The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at Cashman Elementary School:
| TURF PESTS | | LANDSCAPING AND
PLANT PESTS | | OUTDOOR GROUNDS
PESTS |
Weeds
| | | Crabgrass | | | Dandelions, plaintains, ground ivy, cinquefoil |
Other | | | | |
Weeds
Noxious weeds noticed on the school grounds
| | | Poison Ivy |
Other | | | na | | | n/a | | | weeds in paved areas and on fences | |
TURF MANAGEMENT PLAN
The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: Athletic field
Cultural Practices
Mowing:
Mowing height is adjusted as needed, usually higher in the summer. Blades are sharpened 1-2 times per year. Clippings are removed only when absolutely necessary.
Aeration:
The athletic field is aerated when possible, either in-house or on a contract basis, generally 1-2 times per year.
Water Management:
Supplemental irrigation is provided as needed with a rain cannon. Reseeding will include drought tolerant grass varieties.
Fertilization:
Fertilizer will be applied 2-4 times per year, providing a total of 2-4 pounds of nitrogen per year.
Equipment Maintenance:
Equipment is serviced in-house and may be sent out for some repairs. Equipment is washed after each use.
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
Surface and/or thatch pests
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 insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
Weeds
Crabgrass
Dandelions, plaintains, ground ivy, cinquefoil
Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
Weeds are monitored during mowing operations and by quarterly inspections.
Provide information on how you identified the species of pests above.
consultation with a turf management professional
Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
mowing to remove seed heads proper turf management to maintain healthy turf
Describe any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used, if any.
none at this time
If you use herbicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
Weeds can become very aggressive, competing with turf in areas weakened from wear and tear of sports activities. This results in poor playing conditions and can add to safety issues with the playing surface.
Pesticide
Product
Name | Active
Ingredient | EPA Registration
Number | Target
Pest | Rationale
for use |
| Triplet low odor | 2,4-D Mecaprop, Dicamba | 228-409 | broadleaf weeds | quality, safety |
| Trupower 3 | 2,4-D Mecraprop, Dicamba | 228-551 | broadleaf weeds | maintain healthy, quality plat fields |
| Acclaim Extra | Fenoxaprop | 432-950 | crabgrass | maintain healthy, safe playing fields |
| Quinclorac 75 | Quinclorac | 73220-15 | crabgrass | maintain healthy,safe playin fields |
| Quincept | Quinclorac, 2,4-D, Dicamba | 228-531 | crabgrass and broadleaf weeds | maintain quality playing condition and safety |
| Razor Pro | Glyphosate | 228-366 | vegetation management | maintain quality playing condition and safety |
- 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: property perimeters, fences, paved areas, playground equipment, dumpsters
Cultural Practices
OUTDOOR GROUNDS GENERAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
Waste Disposal (trash containers and dumpsters):
biweekly disposal
Light Management:
n/a
Excess Water Prevention:
drain grates are kept clear of debris
Noxious Weed Management:
mowing to reduce encroachment
Playgrounds (if applicable):
pipe ends are sealed
Nuisance weeds in pavement:
mechanical or chemical removal
Storage Sheds (If applicable):
na
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.
visual, seasonal inspection when pests are present
Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
they are common insects
Provide details on the non-chemical control measures you have taken to manage the pests above.
manage containers that may collect standing water
If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
Pesticides may be used to control adult mosquitoes to reduce the risk of virus. Mosquito control measures will be handled by the Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control District and Wetlands Management District
Pesticide
Product
Name | Active
Ingredient | EPA Registration
Number | Target
Pest | Rationale
for use |
| anvil 10+10 | sumithrin | 1021688329 | mosquitoes | mosquito control |
| suspend SC | deltamethrin | 432-763 | mosquitoes | mosquito control |
| altosid WSP | methroprene | 2724-448 | mosquito larvae | mosquito control |
| vectolex CG | Bacillus sphaericus | 73049-20 | mosquito larvae | mosquito control |
| tenkar G | bacillus thuringiensis | 74049-403 | mosquito larvae | mosquito control |
| duet | prallethin,sumithrin,piperonyl butoxide | 1021-1795-8329 | mosquitoes | mosquito control |
| Fertilizer plus 0.2% Merit | Imidacloprid | 432-1349-10404 | white grub management | maintain healthy, safe play fields |
| Merit 2F | Imidacloprid | 432-1312 | white grub management | maintain healty, safe play fields |
| Talstar One | Bifenthrin | 279-3206 | Surface-feeding insects | maintain healthy, safe play fields |
| Arena .25 | Clothianidin | 66330-70-59639 | white grub management | maintain healthy safe play fields |
- 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 Use is documented in the STANDARD WRITTEN NOTIFICATION FORM.
Weeds
Noxious weeds noticed on the school grounds
Poison Ivy
Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
Staff monitors areas at least weekly.
Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
Consultation with a pest management professional
Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
Weeds may be removed mechanically.
If you use herbicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
safety- reduce staff and students to exposure of poison ivy and walking hazards
Pesticide
Product
Name | Active
Ingredient | EPA Registration
Number | Target
Pest | Rationale
for use |
| Razor Pro | glyphosate | 228-366 | poison ivy and other unwanted vegetation | safety |
- 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.