By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Diane  Grasso, 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 Knowledge Beginnings on Billerica Rd. on 8/3/2009 10:44:00 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 Knowledge Beginnings on Billerica Rd. 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,  Diane  Grasso

Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the Knowledge Beginnings on Billerica Rd. 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 Knowledge Beginnings on Billerica Rd. 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 Knowledge Beginnings on Billerica Rd. are listed below:
1) Diane  Grasso (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Robert Poturnicki
3) Bill Mahoney
4) Jennifer Scott

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

IPM policy and procedures are discussed periodically during staff meetingsg.

F. OUTDOOR MONITORING

The IPM plan will follow a Annually evaluation schedule. When pests are present, Knowledge Beginnings on Billerica Rd. has chosen an OUTDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of Daily inspections. When pests are absent the OUTDOOR monitoring schedule will consist of Weekly inspections.

The following technique will be used to monitor for pests:  Reports from facility staff and students (pest reporting forms) would prompt the IPM coordinator to contact the facility’s Pest Management Professional who would then conduct a facility audit.

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..  Knowledge Beginnings on Billerica Rd. has prepared maps of the outdoor facility and identified the following priority areas for maintenance:

Turf
Landscaping, outdoor grounds.

Landscaping
The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: fence line perimeter of playgrounds.

OutdoorGrounds
Playground areas, building main entrance.



The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at Knowledge Beginnings on Billerica Rd.:



TURF PESTS		LANDSCAPING AND PLANT PESTS		OUTDOOR GROUNDS PESTS
Other		Other		Pests     Ants     Stinging Insects Insects in playground area (if applicable)     Yellow Jackets Weeds Noxious weeds noticed on the school grounds     Poison Ivy Other




TURF MANAGEMENT PLAN

The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: Landscaping, outdoor grounds.

Cultural Practices

Mowing:
Refer to TruGreen ChemLawn

Aeration:
Refer to TruGreen ChemLawn

Water Management:
Refer to TruGreen ChemLawn

Fertilization:
Refer to TruGreen ChemLawn

Equipment Maintenance:
Refer to TruGreen ChemLawn



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 areas for maintenance: fence line perimeter of playgrounds.

Cultural Practices

Monitoring Program:
Children are checked for ticks when the return form outside play time.

Soil Maintenance:
No soil maintenance is provided.

Fertilizer Use Practices:
Lawn areas are fertilized four-times per year using a combination of quick and slow release granular fertilizers.

Plant Care:
Planting beds rae mulch on an every other year basis. New plant material is brought in as needed.

Watering:
Automatic irrigation system.



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.


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.


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.


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.


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




OUTDOOR MANAGEMENT PLAN

The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: Playground areas, building main entrance.

Cultural Practices

OUTDOOR GROUNDS GENERAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

Waste Disposal (trash containers and dumpsters):
Dumpsters are emptied weekly.

Light Management:
Buildings have only minimal safety lighting at night.

Excess Water Prevention:
Childrens toys are emptied of collected rain water after each storm

Noxious Weed Management:
Ornamental beds are weeded weekly, properties are monitored monthly for poison ivy.

Playgrounds (if applicable):
Playground equiptment, such as climbing structures are monitored daily/weekly for wasp and hornet nests.

Nuisance weeds in pavement:
Hard surfaces such as walks and curbs are lined trimed during weekly grounds maintenance for week growth.

Storage Sheds (If applicable):
None



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.
Children are checked for ticks when they return from the playground.

Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
Fact sheets and identification by the pest control professional.

Provide details on the non-chemical control measures you have taken to manage the pests above.
Fence lines are kept clear of vegetation.

If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
When ticks are found on several children then a treatment is made to create a buffer between teh childrens play area and the tick environment.

Pesticide Product Name	Active Ingredient	EPA Registration Number	Target Pest	Rationale for use
Talstar	Bifenthrin	279-3156	Ticks	Spread disease




• 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
  Poison Ivy
  

  Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
  Fence lines are monitored for Poison Ivy by staff as they police the playgrounds for litter and debris each day.

  Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
  Field manuals and identification by the pest control professional.

  Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
  Fence lines are mowed and line trimed. Beds are weeded to prevent overgrowth of volunteer species.

  If you use herbicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
  Poison Ivy is monitored for growth on the playground fences.

  Pesticide Product Name	Active Ingredient	EPA Registration Number	Target Pest	Rationale for use
  Razor Pro	Glyphosate	228-366	Poison Ivy	Skin Allergies

  
  

• 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. 
• The herbicide chemical classes are rotated. 
• Selective insecticides are used where possible instead of broad spectrum insecticides. 
• Herbicide Use is documented in the STANDARD WRITTEN NOTIFICATION FORM. 

H. RECORD KEEPING

In the case of Knowledge Beginnings on Billerica Rd., 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 Annually basis.

J. NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS & EXEMPTIONS

During the creation of this IPM plan, Diane Grasso has assigned committee member Diane Grasso 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, Diane Grasso has assigned committee member Diane Grasso 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 Knowledge Beginnings on Billerica Rd.. 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
Talstar	Bifenthrin	279-3156	Ticks	Spread disease
Razor Pro	Glyphosate	228-366	Poison Ivy	Skin Allergies

M. WELL WATER SYSTEM

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