By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Corey Fisher, of this Daycare 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 In h-by-Inch Academy on 11/30/2009 1:33:00 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 In h-by-Inch Academy 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, Corey Fisher Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the In h-by-Inch Academy 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 In h-by-Inch Academy 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 In h-by-Inch Academy are listed below:
1) Corey Fisher (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Corey Fisher
3) Don Weigand
4) Doug Ela
5) David Paine
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, In h-by-Inch Academy 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.
Outdoor property includes the turf, landscaping, and the outdoor grounds such as building exterior, playground equipment, etc.. In h-by-Inch Academy has prepared maps of the outdoor facility and identified the following priority areas for maintenance:
Landscaping
N/A - no outside playground
The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at In h-by-Inch Academy:
| TURF PESTS | | LANDSCAPING AND
PLANT PESTS | | OUTDOOR GROUNDS
PESTS |
| | | | |
LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT PLAN
The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: N/A - no outside playground
Cultural Practices
Monitoring Program:
N/A
Soil Maintenance:
n/a
Fertilizer Use Practices:
n/a
Plant Care:
n/a
Watering:
n/a
Tree and Shrub Diseases
Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
N/A Preschool is open September through June. Outside pest control is applied during the summer months when children are not present
Provide information on how you diagnosed the pests above.
N/A Preschool is open September through June. Outside pest control is applied during the summer months when children are not present
Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
N/A Preschool is open September through June. Outside pest control is applied during the summer months when children are not present
If you use fungicides, describe your rationale for using them in for the pests above.
N/A Preschool is open September through June. Outside pest control is applied during the summer months when children are not present
Describe or identify any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used
N/A Preschool is open September through June. Outside pest control is applied during the summer months when children are not present
- Fungicides are applied by a certified and/or licensed applicator.
Insects and Related Pests
Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
N/A Preschool is open September through June. Outside pest control is applied during the summer months when children are not present.
Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
N/a Preschool is open September through June. Outside pest control is applied during the summer months when children are not present
Provide details on the non-chemical control measures you have taken to manage the pests above.
N/a Preschool is open September through June. Outside pest control is applied during the summer months when children are not present
If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
N/A Preschool is open September through June. Outside pest control is applied during the summer months when children are not present
Describe or identify any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used
N/a Preschool is open September through June. Outside pest control is applied during the summer months when children are not present
- Insecticides are only applied by a certified and/or licensed applicator.
Weeds
Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
N/A Preschool is open September through June. Outside pest control is applied during the summer months when children are not present
Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
N/A Preschool is open September through June. Outside pest control is applied during the summer months when children are not present
Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
N/A Preschool is open September through June. Outside pest control is applied during the summer months when children are not present
If you use herbicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
N/A Preschool is open September through June. Outside pest control is applied during the summer months when children are not present
Describe or identify any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used
N/A Preschool is open September through June. Outside pest control is applied during the summer months when children are not present
- Herbicides are only applied by a certified and/or licensed applicator.