By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Center Director, 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 Knowledge Learning on 4/30/2007 5:20:00 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 Knowledge Learning 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, Center Director Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the Knowledge Learning 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 Learning 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 Knowledge Learning are listed below:
1) Center Director (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Robert Poturnicki
3) Mainteance Technician
4) Assistant Director
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.
The IPM plan will follow a Annually evaluation schedule. When pests are present, Knowledge Learning 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.
Outdoor property includes the turf, landscaping, and the outdoor grounds such as building exterior, playground equipment, etc.. Knowledge Learning has prepared maps of the outdoor facility and identified the following priority areas for maintenance:
Landscaping
fence line perimeter of playgrounds
OutdoorGrounds
playground areas, building main entrance
The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at Knowledge Learning :
| TURF PESTS | | LANDSCAPING AND
PLANT PESTS | | OUTDOOR GROUNDS
PESTS |
| | | |
Pests
| | | Ants | | | Stinging Insects |
Insects in playground area (if applicable)
| | | Yellow Jackets |
Weeds
Noxious weeds noticed on the school grounds
| | | Poison Ivy |
Other | | | Ticks | | | none |
|
LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT PLAN
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 from 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 a 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.
lawn disease are not applicable to the facility
Provide information on how you diagnosed the pests above.
None
Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
None
If you use fungicides, describe your rationale for using them in for the pests above.
None
Describe or identify any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used
None
- Fungicides are applied by a certified and/or licensed applicator.
- The disease was identified by a laboratory diagnostic test.
- Fungicides are rotated based upon chemical group.
- Fungicides that are applied preventatively are used only in areas where diseases occurred and were documented the previous year and can be expected to occur in current season.
- Fungicide Use is documented in the STANDARD WRITTEN NOTIFICATION FORM.
Insects and Related Pests
Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
Children are checked for ticks when the return from outside play Fence line is checked once a month for Poison Ivy
Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
Public service bulletins and indentification by the pest control professional
Provide details on the non-chemical control measures you have taken to manage the pests above.
Trim back vegeation away from fence lines, hand pull and weeds growing in the playground areas
If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
Border treatments are made for ticks when several children are found to have aquired ticks when outside playing. The rationale is to create a buffer area between tick environment and childrens play area.
Describe or identify any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used
Mowing and line trimming of fence lines
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
Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
Fence lines and property landscape is monitored monthly for Poison Ivy. Special attention is given to areas when children may come in contact with the plant
Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
field manulas 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 mown and ornamental beds weeded on a regular basis
If you use herbicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
should a large established poison ivy vines be found that can not safely be physically removed
Describe or identify any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used
Line trimming and mowing fence lines. regular weeding to prevent any area from becoming over-grown with volunteer plants
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.
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 equipment, 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 weed 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 the 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 the childrens play area and the tick environment. Poison Ivy is monitored for growth on the playground fences.
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 Posion Ivy by staff as the police the palygrounds 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 trimmed. Beds are weeded to prevent overgowth of volunteer species
If you use herbicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
herbicides will be used if an established Poison Ivy plant is found that can not safely be physically removed. If the plant can be removed off the fence then treatment may be made to keep the plant from re-encroaching onto the playground perimeter.
Pesticide
Product
Name | Active
Ingredient | EPA Registration
Number | Target
Pest | Rationale
for use |
| Razor Pro | Glyphosate | 228-366 | Poison Ivy | Skin Alergies |
- 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.