By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Anthony Stancato, 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 Evergreen Center on 11/7/2009 12:00:00 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 Evergreen 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, Anthony Stancato Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the Evergreen 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 Evergreen Center 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 Evergreen Center are listed below:
1) Anthony Stancato (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Robert Littleton
3) Luke Perry
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 with their supervisors who then pass information onto the IPM coordinator.
The IPM plan will follow a Annually evaluation schedule. When pests are present, Evergreen Center has chosen an OUTDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of Daily 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 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.. Evergreen Center has prepared maps of the outdoor facility and identified the following priority areas for maintenance:
Landscaping
The priority areas for landscaping are the grassy lawn area, the trees on the property and the shrubs around the home. The home is an overnight housing facility.
OutdoorGrounds
The outside of the building including the eaves of the home, the steps and railings and also around the basement and housing windows. The gas grill area also.
The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at Evergreen Center:
| TURF PESTS | | LANDSCAPING AND
PLANT PESTS | | OUTDOOR GROUNDS
PESTS |
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Other | | | bees nests. We are happy to report that there were no problems with any bees at the home for the 2006-2007 school year. There have been no bee problems at this facility for the 2007-08 school year. Again, this last school year there have been no significant bee problems that has required a pesticide application at this facility. |
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Insects observed in and around outdoor grounds of school property.
| | | Mosquitoes & Flies | | | Stinging Insects |
Other | | | N/A |
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LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT PLAN
The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: The priority areas for landscaping are the grassy lawn area, the trees on the property and the shrubs around the home. The home is an overnight housing facility.
Cultural Practices
Monitoring Program:
Visual inspection by the lawn care professional and the grounds keepers helps to monitor any problems.
Soil Maintenance:
Soil is tested twice per year.
Fertilizer Use Practices:
All Nutrient Fertilizer 25-5-10 is used in the spring.
Plant Care:
Plants are mulched and pruned yearly.
Watering:
The landscaping is watered when it is needed.
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.
n/a
If you use fungicides, describe your rationale for using them in for the pests above.
n/a
Describe or identify any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used
n/a
Insects and Related Pests
Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
The bee activity is monitored by the staff members and the lawn care professional during service.
Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
The species are identified by our pest management professional and also staff members are familiar with the bees.
Provide details on the non-chemical control measures you have taken to manage the pests above.
Exempt products are used such as Poision Free Mint Oil and NIC dust. Also if the nest is very small a water hose has worked well.
If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
We don't use insecticides, but might have to if a nest goes undetected until it gets too big.
Describe or identify any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used
Plants and trees are observed and monitored for bee activity and the branches are pruned as not to get too thick.
Pesticide
Product
Name | Active
Ingredient | EPA Registration
Number | Target
Pest | Rationale
for use |
| Wasp Freeze | Allethrin | 499-362 | bees/wasps | large bees nests |
| Tempo 1% | Cyfluthrin | 3125-429 | bees/wasps | inaccessible nests |
- 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 chemical classes are rotated.
- Insecticides that are applied preventatively are used only in areas where insects occurred and were documented the previous year and can be expected to occur in current season.
- Insecticide Use is documented in the STANDARD WRITTEN NOTIFICATION FORM.
Weeds
Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
The weeds are monitored by our lawn care company.
Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
There are no weeds that are of a concern or call for any action.
Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
N/A
If you use herbicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
None are used.
Describe or identify any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used
None
OUTDOOR MANAGEMENT PLAN
The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: The outside of the building including the eaves of the home, the steps and railings and also around the basement and housing windows. The gas grill area also.
Cultural Practices
OUTDOOR GROUNDS GENERAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
Waste Disposal (trash containers and dumpsters):
The trash is stored in capped barrels. This is a single family home and the garbage is average.
Light Management:
Lights are on the outside for security reasons and for the safety of our students when exiting and entering the home.
Excess Water Prevention:
There is no excess water problems at the home.
Noxious Weed Management:
If there would to be poision ivy it would be removed by hand by our pest management professional or the grounds keepers.
Playgrounds (if applicable):
There is no playground
Nuisance weeds in pavement:
There is not much pavement other than the driveway and the walk. Weeds are pulled up by hand that become a problem.
Storage Sheds (If applicable):
The shed is kept locked at all times when equipment is not being brought out of it. It is up off the ground. Any holes that would become evident would be repaired on a timely basis by our grounds keepers.
Insects observed in and around outdoor grounds of school property.
Mosquitoes & Flies
Stinging Insects
Pests
Mosquitoes & Flies
Stinging Insects
Insects in playground area (if applicable)
Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
Bees are monitored by staff members, the grounds keepers and the lawn care professional. The State Reclamation and Mosquito Control board in the Mosquito Control GEIR.
Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
The bees are identified by our pest management professional and also staff members are familiar with them. The NCMCP for mosquitos.
Provide details on the non-chemical control measures you have taken to manage the pests above.
We have been able to knock down any nests before they become too big with a water hose. We could also use exempt products such as NIC dust and Poision Free Bee Spray with mint oil. For mosquitos standing water will be removed. Larval control of mosquito breeding sites on and or adjacent to school property will be considered following coordination with the Norfolk County Mosquito Control Project. Source reduction/water management of these areas will also be considered after coordination with the Norfolk County Mosquito Control Project. All mosquito control activities other than monitoring for (and removal of) water holding artifical containers will be conducted by the NCMMP under M.G.L. Ch. 252 and other relevant legislation.
If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
We have not had to use insecticides at this home, but if we were to use them it would be because the nest grew so large that it would be dangerous to try and knock it down without first treating it. Also if there was to be an inaccessible bees nests built on the home there might be a need to use insecticides though this has not been the case. Mosquito application will only occur following the monitoring and threshold as established by the State Reclamation & Mosquito Control Board in the Mosquito Control GEIR.
Pesticide
Product
Name | Active
Ingredient | EPA Registration
Number | Target
Pest | Rationale
for use |
| Wasp Freeze | Allethrin | 499-362 | bees/wasps | large bees nests |
| Tempo 1% | Cyfluthrin | 3125-429 | bees/wasps | inaccessible nests |
| Vectobac G granules | Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis | 73049-10 | mosquito | NCMCP |
| Altosid | Methoprene (CAS #65733-16-6) | 101-1688-8329 | mosquito | NCMCP |
| Witco Mosquito Larvicide GTB111 | Aliphatic Petroleum Hydrocarbons 98.7% | 8898-16 | mosquito | NCMCP |
| Anvil 10 + 10 ULV | 1RS, 3RS, 1RS, 3SR) - 2,2-dimethly-3-2 8329 (methylprop-1-enyl) cyclopropanecarboxylate) 10% and Piperonyl Butoxide, Technical 10% | 1021-1688-mosquito | Mosquito | NCMC |
- 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 chemical classes are rotated.
- Insecticides that are applied preventatively are used only in areas where insects occurred and were documented the previous year and can be expected to occur in current season.
- Insecticide Use is documented in the STANDARD WRITTEN NOTIFICATION FORM.
Weeds
Noxious weeds noticed on the school grounds
Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
Weeds are monitored by the lawn care professional and also the grounds keepers.
Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
The lawn care professional can identify the species of weeds present.
Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
No measures are taken
If you use herbicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
N/A