By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Julie Grundy, 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 Educational Childcare on 9/14/2007 1:07:00 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 Educational Childcare 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,  Julie Grundy

Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the Educational Childcare 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 Educational Childcare 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 Educational Childcare are listed below:
1) Julie Grundy (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Kim  Connell
3) Jenn Barrett
4) Nicole  Coleman

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.

Staff/Students communicate in writing and leave this information in a common “drop box” for the IPM coordinator to review and pass onto the Pest Management Professional if necessary.

E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

we will train yearly

F. OUTDOOR MONITORING

The IPM plan will follow a Annually evaluation schedule. When pests are present, Educational Childcare has chosen an OUTDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of Daily inspections. When pests are absent the OUTDOOR monitoring schedule will consist of Quarterly inspections.

The following technique will be used to monitor for pests:  The facility’s contracted Pest Management Professional would conduct regular pest inspections and would then 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..  Educational Childcare has prepared maps of the outdoor facility and identified the following priority areas for maintenance:

Landscaping
front of school building



The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at Educational Childcare:



TURF PESTS		LANDSCAPING AND PLANT PESTS		OUTDOOR GROUNDS PESTS
		Other     we have not had a problem





LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT PLAN

The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: front of school building

Cultural Practices

Monitoring Program:
lanscapers come every two weeks and will let the committe know if there is a problem

Soil Maintenance:
we mulch with non sprayed mulch

Fertilizer Use Practices:
no fertilizers

Plant Care:
put mulch around the plants

Watering:
we water daily



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


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

  Insects and Related Pests
  

  Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
  We have a landcaper that monitors for the insects and none have been found

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

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

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

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

  Pesticide Product Name	Active Ingredient	EPA Registration Number	Target Pest	Rationale for use
  tempo dust		3125-569	bees	get rid of bees

  
  

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

  Weeds
  

  Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
  we don't have any

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

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

  If you use herbicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
  haven't used any

  Describe or identify any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used
  none plan to be used at this time

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

H. RECORD KEEPING

In the case of Educational Childcare, 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, Julie Grundy has assigned committee member Julie Grundy 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, Julie Grundy has assigned committee member Julie Grundy 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 Educational Childcare. 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
tempo dust		3125-569	bees	get rid of bees

M. WELL WATER SYSTEM

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