By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Gary J.  Persichetti, 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 Chelmsford High School on 8/13/2010 12:53:00 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 Chelmsford High 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,  Gary J.  Persichetti

Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the Chelmsford High 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 Chelmsford High 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 Chelmsford High School are listed below:
1) Gary J.  Persichetti (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Jeff  Taylor
3) Mike Beaulieu
4) Roger  Milotte

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

E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

Induviduals can reduce the breeding of mosquitoes on site by tipping over any containers holding water, i.e. standing water containers such as tires, buckets, bird baths, etc. Employees, students and others will be educated such that they konw that mosquito bites can be greatly reduced through the use of repellents and/or dressing such that little skin is left uncovered by wearing long pants, long sleeved shirts, hats, etc. Staff, teachers and students will be instructed on how to log pest complaints and be given an overview on pest identification and the conditions that promote the pests.Pamphlets and fact sheets will be made available at the time of training and or posted on a bulletin board in specific areas. All grounds personnel will be trained to identify pests and favorable conditions for the location of such field concerns as burrows

F. OUTDOOR MONITORING

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

The following technique will be used to monitor for pests:  Applicatins will only occur following the monitoring of thresholds as established by the State Reclamation & Mosquito Control Board (SRMCB) in the Mosquito Control GEIR (Generic Environmental Impact Report)

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

Turf
Turf areas

OutdoorGrounds
Turf and dumpsters



The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at Chelmsford High 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) Other     n/a				Pests     Ants     Mosquitoes & Flies Other




TURF MANAGEMENT PLAN

The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: Turf areas

Cultural Practices

Mowing:
Mowing height is approximately 2 1/2 inches. Blades are sharpened daily. Clippings are not removed.

Aeration:
n/a

Water Management:
n/a

Fertilization:
Fertilizer is applied by Prescription Turf.

Equipment Maintenance:
Equipment is cleaned at the end of each day and maintained by the Facilities Department small engine employee.



Turfgrass diseases


Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
n/a

Provide information on how you diagnosed the pests above.
n/a

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

Describe any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used, if any.
n/a

If you use fungicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
n/a

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.
Visual inspection

Provide information on how you identified the species of pests above.
The presence fo these pests occurs seasonally, such as in the fall and has been verified by visual inspection by school staff and our pest specialist.

Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
Current controls include using non-pesticide materials whenever possible.

Describe any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used, if any.
n/a

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

Pesticide Product Name	Active Ingredient	EPA Registration Number	Target Pest	Rationale for use
Merit 0.2 plus 54-5-11	Imidacloprid	432-1349-10404	white grub management
Merit 2F	Imidacloprid	432-1312	white grub management
Talstar One	Bifenthrin	279-3206	surface-feeding insects
Arena .25	Clothianidin	66330-7059639	white grub management




• Insecticides are only applied by a certified and/or licensed applicator. 
• Insecticide Use is documented in the STANDARD WRITTEN NOTIFICATION FORM. 

  Weeds
  

  Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
  Visual monitoring

  Provide information on how you identified the species of pests above.
  n/a

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

  Describe any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used, if any.
  n/a

  If you use herbicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
  The school will consult with Presription Turf.

  Pesticide Product Name	Active Ingredient	EPA Registration Number	Target Pest	Rationale for use
  Trupower 3	2,4-D, Mecaprop, Dicamba	228-551	broadleaf weeds
  Quincept	Quinclorac, 2,4-D, Dicamba	228-531	crabgrass and broadleaf weeds
  Acclaim Extra	Fenoxaprop	432-950	crabgrass
  Quinclorac 75	Quinclorac	73220-15	crabgrass
  Razor Pro	Glyphosate	228-366	vegetation management

  
  

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

  OUTDOOR MANAGEMENT PLAN

  The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: Turf and dumpsters
  
  Cultural Practices
  
  OUTDOOR GROUNDS GENERAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
  
  Waste Disposal (trash containers and dumpsters):
  Waste management contractor removes waste as scheduled. High School and Middle Schools dumpsters are emptied 5 days a week. Elementary are emptied Mon-Wed-Fri
  
  Light Management:
  n/a
  
  Excess Water Prevention:
  Every effort is made to remove standing water.
  
  Noxious Weed Management:
  n/a
  
  Playgrounds (if applicable):
  Removal of nests as needed
  
  Nuisance weeds in pavement:
  Removal of weeds as needed
  
  Storage Sheds (If applicable):
  n/a
  
  

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

  Pests
  Ants
  Mosquitoes & Flies
  

  Insects in playground area (if applicable)
  

  Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
  Pest monitoring is done in coordination with the Central Mass. Mosquito Control Project as part of the Project's regional surveillance network. Please call (508) 393- 3055 or check the website at www.cmmcp.org for more information.

  Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
  Faculty and Staff report sitings to pest control specialist for identification confirmation.

  Provide details on the non-chemical control measures you have taken to manage the pests above.
  Individuals responsible for the maintenance will work to remove or prevent standing water from collecting on site that might result in mosquitoes breeding. Drainage is monitored and standing water is mitigated. Larval control of mosquio breeding sites on and/or adjacent to school property will be considered following coordination with the Central Mass. Mosquiot Control Project. source reduction/water management of the areas will also be condsidered after coordination with the Central Mass. Mosquito Control Project. All mosquito control activites other than monitoring for (and removal of) water holding artificeal containers will be conducted by the Central Mass. Mosquito Control Project under M.G.L. Ch. 252 and other relevant legislation. Whenever possible, use of non-chemical measures to control or limit pests will be applied.

  If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
  Applications will only occur following the monitoring of thresholds as established by the State Reclamation & Mosquito Control Board (SRMCB)in the Mosquito Control GEIR (Generic Environmental Impact Report).

  Pesticide Product Name	Active Ingredient	EPA Registration Number	Target Pest	Rationale for use
  Merit 0.2 plus 24-5-11	Imidacloprid	423-1349-10404	white grub management
  Merit 2F	Imidicloprid	432-1312	white grub management
  Talstar One	Bifenthrin	279-3206	surface-feeding insects
  Arena .25	Clothianidin	66330-70-59639	white grub management
  Vectobac G granules	Bacillus thuringiensis isreaelensis 2.8%	73049-10
  Altosid WSP	(S) methoprene (CAS #65733-16-6)4.25%	1021-1688-8329
  Agniqie MMF	Poly (oxy-1,2ethanediyl), isooctadecyl-hydroxl	53263-28
  Witco Mosquito Larvicide GB1111	aliphatic Petroleum Hydrocarbons 98.7%	8898-16
  Anvil 10+10 ULV	Sumithrin (3-Phenoxybenzyl-(1RS, 3RS, 1RS,3SR)-2-,2 -dimethyl1-3-(2-methylprop-1-enyl) cycloproanecarboxylate) 10% and Piperonyl Butoxide, Technical 10%	1021-1688-8329
  Zenivex E20	Entofenprox 1-[[2-(4-ethoxyphenyl1)-2-methylpropoxy]methyl]-3-phenoxybenzene	2724-791
  Suspend SC	Detamethrin 4.75%	432-763

  
  

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

  Weeds
  Noxious weeds noticed on the school grounds
  

  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.
  

H. RECORD KEEPING

In the case of Chelmsford High School, OUTDOOR monitoring records will be maintained through: Annual and simi-annual evaluations, pest contractor recommendations, and pesticide use records will be kept on file in the main administration offcie.

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, Gary J. Persichetti has assigned committee member Gary J. Persichetti 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, Gary J. Persichetti has assigned committee member Gary J. Persichetti 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 Chelmsford High 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 2F	Imidacloprid	432-1312	white grub management
Quinclorac 75	Quinclorac	73220-15	crabgrass
Razor Pro	Glyphosate	228-366	vegetation management
Talstar One	Bifenthrin	279-3206	surface-feeding insects
Arena .25	Clothianidin	66330-7059639	white grub management
Trupower 3	2,4-D, Mecaprop, Dicamba	228-551	broadleaf weeds
Quincept	Quinclorac, 2,4-D, Dicamba	228-531	crabgrass and broadleaf weeds
Talstar One	Bifenthrin	279-3206	surface-feeding insects
Altosid WSP	(S) methoprene (CAS #65733-16-6)4.25%	1021-1688-8329
Zenivex E20	Entofenprox 1-[[2-(4-ethoxyphenyl1)-2-methylpropoxy]methyl]-3-phenoxybenzene	2724-791
Merit 0.2 plus 54-5-11	Imidacloprid	432-1349-10404	white grub management
Merit 0.2 plus 24-5-11	Imidacloprid	423-1349-10404	white grub management
Agniqie MMF	Poly (oxy-1,2ethanediyl), isooctadecyl-hydroxl	53263-28
Witco Mosquito Larvicide GB1111	aliphatic Petroleum Hydrocarbons 98.7%	8898-16
Arena .25	Clothianidin	66330-70-59639	white grub management
Acclaim Extra	Fenoxaprop	432-950	crabgrass
Suspend SC	Detamethrin 4.75%	432-763
Merit 2F	Imidicloprid	432-1312	white grub management
Vectobac G granules	Bacillus thuringiensis isreaelensis 2.8%	73049-10
Anvil 10+10 ULV	Sumithrin (3-Phenoxybenzyl-(1RS, 3RS, 1RS,3SR)-2-,2 -dimethyl1-3-(2-methylprop-1-enyl) cycloproanecarboxylate) 10% and Piperonyl Butoxide, Technical 10%	1021-1688-8329

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

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IPM Coordinator Signature	Date
________________________________________________	__/______/___
Administrator, Director, or Principal	Date

Outdoor IPM Plan originally submitted on: 11/10/2008 10:44:00 AM
Plan updated by Gary J. Persichetti on: 8/13/2010 12:53:00 PM