By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, John  Chircincilla, 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 Child Focus Center on 2/23/2008 7:40:00 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 Child Focus Center 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,  John  Chircincilla

Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the Child Focus Center 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 Child Focus Center 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 Child Focus Center are listed below:
1) John  Chircincilla (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)

D. COMMUNICATING IPM WITHIN THE FACILITY

Pest Management Personnel to Building Staff:


outdoor IPM coordinator will communicate information to the Director/designee. The Director, in turn, will communicate this information with staff and if necessary, parents.

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

E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

IPM informational training will take place on a yearly basis for all staff.

F. OUTDOOR MONITORING

The IPM plan will follow a Annually evaluation schedule. When pests are present, Child Focus Center has chosen an OUTDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of Semiweekly inspections. When pests are absent the OUTDOOR monitoring schedule will consist of Monthly inspections.

The following technique will be used to monitor for pests:  Reports from facility staff and students (pest reporting forms) would prompt the IPM coordinator to contact the facility’s Pest Management Professional who would then conduct a facility audit.

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..  Child Focus Center has prepared maps of the outdoor facility and identified the following priority areas for maintenance:

Landscaping
Doesn't apply to Child Care facility



The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at Child Focus Center:



TURF PESTS		LANDSCAPING AND PLANT PESTS		OUTDOOR GROUNDS PESTS
		Other     none





LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT PLAN

The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: Doesn't apply to Child Care facility

Cultural Practices

Monitoring Program:
Doesn't apply to Child Care facility

Soil Maintenance:
doesn't apply to Child Care facility

Fertilizer Use Practices:
Doesn't apply to Child Care facility

Plant Care:
Doesn't apply to Child Care facility

Watering:
doesn't apply to Child Care Facility



Tree and Shrub Diseases


Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
none

Provide information on how you diagnosed the pests above.
none

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

Describe or identify any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used
none

If you use fungicides, describe your rationale for using them in for the pests above.
none

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

  Insects and Related Pests
  

  Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
  none

  Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
  none

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

  Describe or identify any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used
  none

  If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
  none

  Pesticide Product Name	Active Ingredient	EPA Registration Number	Target Pest	Rationale for use
  Contrac All Weather blox	Bromodiolone	12455-7	Rodent	Public health
  Talstar One	Bifenthrin	279-3206	ants	Nuisance control

  
  

• Insecticides are only applied by a certified and/or licensed applicator. 
• Insecticides are used only when monitoring has shown that insects are present. 
• Insecticide Use is documented in the STANDARD WRITTEN NOTIFICATION FORM. 

  Weeds
  

  Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
  none

  Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
  none

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

  Describe or identify any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used
  none

  If you use herbicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
  none

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

H. RECORD KEEPING

In the case of Child Focus Center, 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, Chris King has assigned committee member John Chircincilla 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, Chris King has assigned committee member John Chircincilla 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 Child Focus Center. 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 All Weather blox	Bromodiolone	12455-7	Rodent	Public health
Talstar One	Bifenthrin	279-3206	ants	Nuisance control

M. WELL WATER SYSTEM

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