By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Loni DeMarco, 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 Cricket's Corner Learning Center on 5/7/2009 3:28:00 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 Cricket's Corner Learning 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,  Loni DeMarco

Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the Cricket's Corner Learning 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 Cricket's Corner Learning 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 Cricket's Corner Learning Center are listed below:
1) Loni DeMarco (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Lisa Catalano

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 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.

E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

Sharing literature and information gathered...by attending seminars related to such, discussed at staff meetings...

F. OUTDOOR MONITORING

The IPM plan will follow a Quarterly evaluation schedule. When pests are present, Cricket's Corner Learning Center has chosen an OUTDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of Daily inspections. When pests are absent the OUTDOOR monitoring schedule will consist of Semimonthly 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..  Cricket's Corner Learning Center has prepared maps of the outdoor facility and identified the following priority areas for maintenance:

OutdoorGrounds
shaded tree area



The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at Cricket's Corner Learning Center:



TURF PESTS		LANDSCAPING AND PLANT PESTS		OUTDOOR GROUNDS PESTS
				Pests     Ants     Mosquitoes & Flies Other     bee, mosquitoe     none     none





OUTDOOR MANAGEMENT PLAN

The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: shaded tree area

Cultural Practices

OUTDOOR GROUNDS GENERAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

Waste Disposal (trash containers and dumpsters):
disposal by use of large, enclosed plastic shedlike container...area is bleached out once a week after trash is disposed...area is maintained

Light Management:
lighting is only used as necessary for children safety

Excess Water Prevention:
staff are trained to reduce excess water use..monitoring of bathrooms with children...no use of outdoor pooling...use of water when necessary for center use..

Noxious Weed Management:
trimming down any tree substance that might grow around property, keeping well groomed area and monitoring

Playgrounds (if applicable):
Before children are allowed on playground, staff is required to inspect area by a walk out...is there is any suspect of harm to children, alternate use of outdoors such as a walk or stroll while maintenace on playground is performed if needed

Nuisance weeds in pavement:
Any protruding weed or plant is trimmed down immediately if such occurs.

Storage Sheds (If applicable):
All storage is contained in cellar



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.
Using baits that are inaccesible to staff and children..and that are environment friendly and harmless to children and staff

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

Provide details on the non-chemical control measures you have taken to manage the pests above.
when school is emptied on weekends is best, if during school weeks, at night and out of sight

If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
Insecticides are only used when absolutely necessary...and again, always within label that will read children and environment friendly...labels are well read and understood

• 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.
  trimming and maintaining

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

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

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

H. RECORD KEEPING

In the case of Cricket's Corner Learning 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 Quarterly basis.

J. NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS & EXEMPTIONS

During the creation of this IPM plan, Lisa Catalano has assigned committee member Loni DeMarco 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, Lisa Catalano has assigned committee member Loni DeMarco 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 Cricket's Corner Learning 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

M. WELL WATER SYSTEM

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