By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Christeen Rohwer, 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 Kidsborough on 4/8/2009 5:03:00 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 Kidsborough 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,  Christeen Rohwer

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

B.POLICY STATEMENT

The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the Kidsborough are as follows: reduce children''s exposure to pesticides and pesticide residue whenever possible, manage pests that may occur on facilities to prevent interference with the learning environment of the students, and to provide the safest playing or athletic surfaces possible.

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 Kidsborough are listed below:
1) Christeen Rohwer (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Deanna Hazeltine
3) Lonna  Marinaro

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.

Information will be passed from the staff to the IPM coordinator through pest activity sheets which serve the purpose of a complaint log. These sheets will indicate the identification of pests (if known), the number seen, the date, time, and location. Staff will then hand these sheets into Christeen Rohwer who will then log the complaints in a pest activity log binder. This log binder will be kept locked in a file cabinet located in Kidsborough''s playroom. Christeen will meet monthly with Jim Gibbons, our pest management professional to cover monitoring reports, when pests are present, and every three months when pests are not. Specific service reports that document particular actions taken by Jim, remedial recommendations, or any changes in sanitation/structural operations will also be noted by Christeen in this binder.

E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

All Kidsborough staff members will receive IPM training.

F. OUTDOOR MONITORING

The IPM plan will follow a Quarterly evaluation schedule. When pests are present, Kidsborough has chosen an OUTDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of Monthly inspections. When pests are absent the OUTDOOR monitoring schedule will consist of Quarterly inspections.

The following technique will be used to monitor for pests:  If there was a problem the outdoor IPM coordinator would alert our Pest Management Professional. No pesticides or chemicals would be used.

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..  Kidsborough has prepared maps of the outdoor facility and identified the following priority areas for maintenance:

Turf
The following areas are priority for maintenance: all grounds for which the facility is located on.

Landscaping
The following areas are priority for maintenance: landscaping consists of reseeding the lawn. No pesticides, or chemicals are used.

OutdoorGrounds
The following areas are priority for maintenance: all grounds on which the facility is located.



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



TURF PESTS		LANDSCAPING AND PLANT PESTS		OUTDOOR GROUNDS PESTS
Other		Other     none		Other




TURF MANAGEMENT PLAN

The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: The following areas are priority for maintenance: all grounds for which the facility is located on.

Cultural Practices

Mowing:
none.

Aeration:
none.

Water Management:
There are no irrigation systems on the premises.

Fertilization:
No fertilizers or pesticides are used.

Equipment Maintenance:
none.



Turfgrass diseases


Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.


Provide information on how you diagnosed the pests above.


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


Describe any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used, if any.


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


Insects/pests under the soil or root zone


Surface and/or thatch pests


Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.


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


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


Describe any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used, if any.


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


Weeds


Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.


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


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


Describe any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used, if any.


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




LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT PLAN

The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: The following areas are priority for maintenance: landscaping consists of reseeding the lawn. No pesticides, or chemicals are used.

Cultural Practices

Monitoring Program:
If there was a problem the outdoor IPM coordinator would alert our Pest Management Professional. No pesticides or chemicals would be used.

Soil Maintenance:
No soil maintenance is necessary.

Fertilizer Use Practices:
No fertilizers or pesticides are used.

Plant Care:
Plant care does not consist of any pesticides or chemicals.

Watering:
There are no irrigation systems on the premises.



Tree and Shrub Diseases


Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.


Provide information on how you diagnosed the pests above.


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


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


Describe or identify any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used


Insects and Related Pests


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 you have taken to manage the pests above.
none

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


Describe or identify any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used


Weeds


Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
No disease/fungi present.

Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
No disease/fungi present.

Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
none needed.

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


Describe or identify any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used


• Herbicides are only applied by a certified and/or licensed applicator. 
  
  

  OUTDOOR MANAGEMENT PLAN

  The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: The following areas are priority for maintenance: all grounds on which the facility is located.
  
  Cultural Practices
  
  OUTDOOR GROUNDS GENERAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
  
  Waste Disposal (trash containers and dumpsters):
  The following waste disposal service in place is a dumpster in the far corner of the parking lot.
  
  Light Management:
  No measures have been taken to minimize light.
  
  Excess Water Prevention:
  None.
  
  Noxious Weed Management:
  None.
  
  Playgrounds (if applicable):
  There is no playground on the premises.
  
  Nuisance weeds in pavement:
  None.
  
  Storage Sheds (If applicable):
  None.
  
  

  Insects observed in and around outdoor grounds of school property.
  

  Pests
  

  Insects in playground area (if applicable)
  

  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 you have taken to manage the pests above.
  

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

  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 Kidsborough, 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 Quarterly basis.

J. NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS & EXEMPTIONS

During the creation of this IPM plan, Christeen Rohwer has assigned committee member Christeen Rohwer 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, Christeen Rohwer has assigned committee member Christeen Rohwer 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 Kidsborough. 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

M. WELL WATER SYSTEM

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