By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Colleen Davis, 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 Hanscom Child Development Center on 5/8/2008 11:16:00 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 Hanscom Child Development 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,  Colleen Davis

Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the Hanscom Child Development 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 Hanscom Child Development Center has selected the following as it’s IPM policy statement.

B.POLICY STATEMENT

Structural and landscape pests can pose significant problems for people and property. Pesticides can pose risks to people, property, and the environment. It is therefore the policy of this school to incorporate Integrated Pest Management (IPM) procedures for control of structural and landscape pests. The objective of this program is to provide necessary pest control while minimizing pesticide use.

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 Hanscom Child Development Center are listed below:
1) Colleen Davis (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Elizabeth Porath

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

All building staff including; management, Child Development Program Assistants, food service employees, and custodial staff

F. OUTDOOR MONITORING

The IPM plan will follow a Annually evaluation schedule. When pests are present, Hanscom Child Development 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 (daily playground safety form) would prompt the IPM coordinator to contact the facility''s Pest Management Professional. The Pest Management Professional would 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..  Hanscom Child Development Center has prepared maps of the outdoor facility and identified the following priority areas for maintenance:

OutdoorGrounds
Inside gated play areas and along fence line.



The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at Hanscom Child Development Center:



TURF PESTS		LANDSCAPING AND PLANT PESTS		OUTDOOR GROUNDS PESTS
				Insects in playground area (if applicable)     Yellow Jackets Other





OUTDOOR MANAGEMENT PLAN

The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: Inside gated play areas and along fence line.

Cultural Practices

OUTDOOR GROUNDS GENERAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

Waste Disposal (trash containers and dumpsters):
Trash containers are cleaned and sanitized on a monthly basis or as needed. The Dumpster is management by Del Jen.

Light Management:
There is limited exterior lighting. A few strategically placed lamppost are used to light entrance path. All light are on a timer. No further measures are needed to minimize light.

Excess Water Prevention:
All areas are inspected and cleaned daily. No measure are needed for stagnant water.

Noxious Weed Management:
All areas are inspected and cleaned daily. No measure are needed for noxious weeds.

Playgrounds (if applicable):
Equipment is inspected and cleaned daily. Sand is raked daily. Lawns are mowed often to eliminate clover.

Nuisance weeds in pavement:
Paved areas are inspected daily and weeds are removed.

Storage Sheds (If applicable):
Storage sheds are inspected daily and cleaned out quarterly or as needed.



Insects observed in and around outdoor grounds of school property.


Pests


Insects in playground area (if applicable)
Yellow Jackets


Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
Task certified Daily playground inspection personnel inspect play areas for stining insects.

Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
Contact the Pest Management Professional for assistance in identifying and removal of hives of stinging insects.

Provide details on the non-chemical control measures you have taken to manage the pests above.
Early detections and removal through daily inspections of play area, equipment and fencing. Grass is mowed at least weekly and clover heads are removed as needed. Equipment is cleaned bi-weekly. All trash cans have spring-loaded doors and trash is emptied daily. Trash cans are sanitized as needed. Food is consumed in designated areas and trash/food particles are placed in containers and disposed of immediately.

If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
Insecticides are used when bees cannot be removed through non-chemical control measure and pose a problem to the children in the program.

Pesticide Product Name	Active Ingredient	EPA Registration Number	Target Pest	Rationale for use
Fichim WP	.25 0f 1/8			Ants




• 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.
  

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

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

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

H. RECORD KEEPING

In the case of Hanscom Child Development Center, OUTDOOR monitoring records will be maintained through: Task certificied playground safty personnel will document on playground safety daily checklist form.

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, Colleen Davis has assigned committee member Colleen Davis 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, Colleen Davis has assigned committee member Colleen Davis 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 Hanscom Child Development 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
Fichim WP	.25 0f 1/8			Ants

M. WELL WATER SYSTEM

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