By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, WILLIAM KERN, of this School 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 HOLYOKE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL on 2/19/2010 11:22:00 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 HOLYOKE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 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,  WILLIAM KERN

Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the HOLYOKE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 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 HOLYOKE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 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 HOLYOKE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL are listed below:
1) WILLIAM KERN (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)
2) MARCY CONNOR
3) MARYANN LINNEHAN
4) THERESA KITCHELL
5) MICHAEL GRIFFIN

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 passes this information onto an administrative assistant who decides how the information will be distributed throughout the facility.

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

E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

Annual training to school staff.

F. OUTDOOR MONITORING

The IPM plan will follow a Annually evaluation schedule. When pests are present, HOLYOKE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL has chosen an OUTDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of Monthly inspections. When pests are absent the OUTDOOR monitoring schedule will consist of Monthly 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..  HOLYOKE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL has prepared maps of the outdoor facility and identified the following priority areas for maintenance:

OutdoorGrounds
exterior entrances, windows and doors



The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at HOLYOKE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL:



TURF PESTS		LANDSCAPING AND PLANT PESTS		OUTDOOR GROUNDS PESTS
				Pests     Ants     Stinging Insects Insects in playground area (if applicable)     Yellow Jackets Other     none     none     none





OUTDOOR MANAGEMENT PLAN

The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: exterior entrances, windows and doors

Cultural Practices

OUTDOOR GROUNDS GENERAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

Waste Disposal (trash containers and dumpsters):
Dumpsters are located away from building as practical

Light Management:
Only necessary lighting is on at night

Excess Water Prevention:
low areas are filled in around school and exterior faucets are kept in repair

Noxious Weed Management:
Area are kept mowed and trimmed.

Playgrounds (if applicable):
inspection by school staff and pest manangement professional

Nuisance weeds in pavement:
Weeds are manually trimmed

Storage Sheds (If applicable):
Inspected by school staff



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


Pests
Ants
Stinging Insects


Insects in playground area (if applicable)
Yellow Jackets


Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
monthly monitoring by pest management professional during warm months when ants and stinging insects are active

Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
ID is done by pest management professional

Provide details on the non-chemical control measures you have taken to manage the pests above.
physical removal, vacuums

If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
only if absolutely necessary as a last resort

Pesticide Product Name	Active Ingredient	EPA Registration Number	Target Pest	Rationale for use
cy kick cs	cyfluthrin	499-304	ants, stinging insects	if needed




• 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.
  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.
  manually if needed

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

H. RECORD KEEPING

In the case of HOLYOKE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL, 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, Michael Griffin has assigned committee member MARCY CONNOR 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, Michael Griffin has assigned committee member MARCY CONNOR 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 HOLYOKE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL. 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
cy kick cs	cyfluthrin	499-304	ants, stinging insects	if needed

M. WELL WATER SYSTEM

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

I attest, to the best of my knowledge, that the above information is complete, accurate and true

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IPM Coordinator Signature	Date
________________________________________________	__/______/___
Administrator, Director, or Principal	Date

Outdoor IPM Plan originally submitted on: 9/14/2006 9:17:00 AM
Plan updated by WILLIAM KERN on: 2/19/2010 11:22:00 AM