By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, kenny choiniere, 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 Henry Clough on 7/10/2009 1:50:00 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 Henry Clough 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,  kenny choiniere

Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the Henry Clough 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 Henry Clough 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 Henry Clough are listed below:
1) kenny choiniere (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)
2) kenny choiniere

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 with their supervisors who then pass information onto the IPM coordinator.

E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

we talk to all personal on insect prevention

F. OUTDOOR MONITORING

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

OutdoorGrounds
well area retencion ditch



The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at Henry Clough:



TURF PESTS		LANDSCAPING AND PLANT PESTS		OUTDOOR GROUNDS PESTS
				Pests     Ants Insects in playground area (if applicable)     Yellow Jackets Weeds Noxious weeds noticed on the school grounds     Poison Ivy Other     n/a     n/a     n/a during school vacations we use tru green chemlawn to apply a pre emergent to the fields after an all points phone call to all students home as well as an posting





OUTDOOR MANAGEMENT PLAN

The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: well area retencion ditch

Cultural Practices

OUTDOOR GROUNDS GENERAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

Waste Disposal (trash containers and dumpsters):
all compactors

Light Management:
timers on lights only on during functions

Excess Water Prevention:
retencion ditch drains after storm

Noxious Weed Management:
we pull all weeds

Playgrounds (if applicable):
we remove any nest when seen

Nuisance weeds in pavement:
we pull weeds

Storage Sheds (If applicable):
we keep all cornors clean



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


Pests
Ants


Insects in playground area (if applicable)
Yellow Jackets


Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
we look and remove by hand

Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
we look at them

Provide details on the non-chemical control measures you have taken to manage the pests above.
we remove nests and pull weeds

If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
no insecticides used

Pesticide Product Name	Active Ingredient	EPA Registration Number	Target Pest	Rationale for use
merit 2	imidacloprid	432 1312	grubs	got grubs
delta		432 772
tru power	mixture of 2 4 v d mecoprop-p dicamba	228 551	weeds	weeds
acclaim extra	benzoxazole	432 950	weeds	weeds




• 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. 

  Weeds
  Noxious weeds noticed on the school grounds
  Poison Ivy
  

  Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
  in spring we look

  Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
  we look at them

  Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
  pull weeds and remove nests by hand

  If you use herbicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
  do not use

  Pesticide Product Name	Active Ingredient	EPA Registration Number	Target Pest	Rationale for use
  n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
  acclaim		432 950

  
  

• 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. 

H. RECORD KEEPING

In the case of Henry Clough, 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 Monthly basis.

J. NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS & EXEMPTIONS

During the creation of this IPM plan, kenny choiniere has assigned committee member kenny choiniere 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, kenny choiniere has assigned committee member kenny choiniere 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 Henry Clough. 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
n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
acclaim		432 950
delta		432 772
tru power	mixture of 2 4 v d mecoprop-p dicamba	228 551	weeds	weeds
merit 2	imidacloprid	432 1312	grubs	got grubs
acclaim extra	benzoxazole	432 950	weeds	weeds

M. WELL WATER SYSTEM

The school has an on site well water system. No pesticide or fertilizer applications will take place within the Zone I of the well.