By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Mary Lou Doherty, 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 Guild of St. Agnes on 6/25/2009 10:18:00 AM has prepared the following outdoor IPM plan about pest control and pesticide use.

This plan describes the pest management practices for outdoor areas of Guild of St. Agnes 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,  Mary Lou Doherty

Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the Guild of St. Agnes 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 Guild of St. Agnes 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 Guild of St. Agnes are listed below:
1) Mary Lou Doherty (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Mary Lou Doherty
3) Michele Gaetani

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

Administration will inform staff during staff meetings about the IPM

F. OUTDOOR MONITORING

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

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..  Guild of St. Agnes has prepared maps of the outdoor facility and identified the following priority areas for maintenance:

OutdoorGrounds
Playground - no pesticides are applied



The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at Guild of St. Agnes:



TURF PESTS		LANDSCAPING AND PLANT PESTS		OUTDOOR GROUNDS PESTS
				Pests     Stinging Insects Insects in playground area (if applicable)     Yellow Jackets Other     none     none     no noxious weed issues





OUTDOOR MANAGEMENT PLAN

The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: Playground - no pesticides are applied

Cultural Practices

OUTDOOR GROUNDS GENERAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

Waste Disposal (trash containers and dumpsters):
dumpster is emptied weekly - outside trash cans are rarely used

Light Management:
lights are on timers for times children are not present

Excess Water Prevention:
we have no standing water on the property - toys and bikes are used daily and checked before children enter the playground

Noxious Weed Management:
not applicable

Playgrounds (if applicable):
if bees and wasps are sighted - teachers remove children from playground

Nuisance weeds in pavement:
lawn service pulls the weeds by hand - no chemicals used

Storage Sheds (If applicable):
shed is regularly used and checked for rodents and other pests -



Insects observed in and around outdoor grounds of school property.
Stinging Insects


Pests
Stinging Insects


Insects in playground area (if applicable)
Yellow Jackets


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

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

Provide details on the non-chemical control measures you have taken to manage the pests above.
making sure they have no accessible places to make nests

If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
safety of the children and staff

• 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.
  sight

  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.
  pulling out

  If you use herbicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
  safety

• Herbicides are only applied by a certified and/or licensed applicator. 
• Herbicides are applied as a spot treatment when appropriate. 
• Herbicides that are applied preventatively are used only in areas where weeds occurred and were documented the previous year and can be expected to occur in current season. 
• The herbicide chemical classes are rotated. 
• Selective insecticides are used where possible instead of broad spectrum insecticides. 
• Herbicide Use is documented in the STANDARD WRITTEN NOTIFICATION FORM. 

H. RECORD KEEPING

In the case of Guild of St. Agnes, 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, Mary Lou Doherty has assigned committee member Mary Lou Doherty 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, Mary Lou Doherty has assigned committee member Mary Lou Doherty 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 Guild of St. Agnes. 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.