Jim Gibbons of F & W Pest Control, 800-287-7776. By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Linda Brodeur, 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 Just A Wee Day Child Care Ctr Ashland on 8/6/2010 8:37:00 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 Just A Wee Day Child Care Ctr Ashland 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, Linda Brodeur Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the Just A Wee Day Child Care Ctr Ashland 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 Just A Wee Day Child Care Ctr Ashland 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 Just A Wee Day Child Care Ctr Ashland are listed below:
1) Linda Brodeur (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Linda Brodeur
3) Victoria L'Esperance
4) Kirsten Dunn
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
All teachers and assistants will receive IPM trainings, that will cover pest-reporting procedures and pest prevention strategies. Also included will be how to remove pests from the premises safely without using pesticides whenever possible.
F. OUTDOOR MONITORING
The IPM plan will follow a Monthly evaluation schedule. When pests are present, Just A Wee Day Child Care Ctr Ashland 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: 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.. Just A Wee Day Child Care Ctr Ashland has prepared maps of the outdoor facility and identified the following priority areas for maintenance:
OutdoorGrounds
sand playground, dumpster area
The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at Just A Wee Day Child Care Ctr Ashland:
| TURF PESTS | | LANDSCAPING AND
PLANT PESTS | | OUTDOOR GROUNDS
PESTS |
| | | |
Pests
| | | Ants | | | Stinging Insects |
Insects in playground area (if applicable)
| | | Yellow Jackets |
Other | | | none at this time | | | none noted at this time | | | none noted at this time |
|
OUTDOOR MANAGEMENT PLAN
The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: sand playground, dumpster area
Cultural Practices
OUTDOOR GROUNDS GENERAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
Waste Disposal (trash containers and dumpsters):
daily waste is removed to trash receptacle. Waste receptacle is emptied on bi-weekly basis, sooner if needed.
Light Management:
lights are monitored by management co.
Excess Water Prevention:
drainage from building is monitored by managment co. playground toys are stored away, any rain water is dumped to prevent standing water.
Noxious Weed Management:
landscape is monitored by management co.
Playgrounds (if applicable):
trash receptacles are emptied daily to deter the presence of bees.
Nuisance weeds in pavement:
parking lot is maintained by management co
Storage Sheds (If applicable):
toys are stored in airtight containers on the playground
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.
visible
Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
research on internet and exterminator
Provide details on the non-chemical control measures you have taken to manage the pests above.
maintain areas around the building. discard trash in proper receptacles.
If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
threshold limits have been reached, thus making using insecticides necessary
Pesticide
Product
Name | Active
Ingredient | EPA Registration
Number | Target
Pest | Rationale
for use |
| Intice Ant Gel | Orethoboric acid | 73079 | Ants | if threshold limits are reached |
| Maxforce Carpenter Ant Bait Gel | Fipronil | 64248-21 | Carpenter Ants | if carpenter ants threshold limits are reached |
- Insecticides are only applied by a certified and/or licensed applicator.
- Insecticides are used only when monitoring has shown that insects are present.
- 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.
visible
Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
research on internet and exterminator
Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
monitoring grounds. disposing of trash in proper sealed receptacles.
If you use herbicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
H. RECORD KEEPING
In the case of Just A Wee Day Child Care Ctr Ashland, 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, Victoria L'Esperance has assigned committee member Victoria L''Esperance 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, Victoria L'Esperance has assigned committee member Linda Brodeur 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 Just A Wee Day Child Care Ctr Ashland. 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 |
| Intice Ant Gel | Orethoboric acid | 73079 | Ants | if threshold limits are reached |
| Maxforce Carpenter Ant Bait Gel | Fipronil | 64248-21 | Carpenter Ants | if carpenter ants threshold limits are reached |
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
| ________________________________________________ | __/______/___ |
| IPM Coordinator Signature | Date |
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| ________________________________________________ | __/______/___ |
| Administrator, Director, or Principal | Date |
Outdoor IPM Plan originally submitted on: 8/6/2010 8:37:00 AM
Plan updated by Victoria L'Esperance on: 8/6/2010 8:37:00 AM