Knowledge beginnings
Outdoor Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan
11 Research Place
Chelmsford, MA 01863

By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, rOSE nOBREGA, 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 1/28/2010 12:16:00 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 beginnings 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,  rOSE nOBREGA

Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the Knowledge beginnings 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 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 Knowledge beginnings are listed below:
1) rOSE nOBREGA (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)

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

TERMINEX OR FACILITIES

F. OUTDOOR MONITORING

The IPM plan will follow a Monthly evaluation schedule. When pests are present, Knowledge beginnings 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 IPM coordinator would setup monitoring traps throughout the school and inspect them on a regularly scheduled interval (selected in the prior question).

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

Landscaping
FRONT AREAS BACK PLAYGROUNDS

OutdoorGrounds
FRONT AND BACK PLAY AREAS



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



TURF PESTS		LANDSCAPING AND PLANT PESTS		OUTDOOR GROUNDS PESTS
		Other		Pests     Ants     Stinging Insects Other





LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT PLAN

The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: FRONT AREAS BACK PLAYGROUNDS

Cultural Practices

Monitoring Program:
MONTHLY WALK AROUND TO CHECK AREAS

Soil Maintenance:
TERMINEX COMES OUT

Fertilizer Use Practices:
NA

Plant Care:
NA

Watering:
NA



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: FRONT AND BACK PLAY AREAS

Cultural Practices

OUTDOOR GROUNDS GENERAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

Waste Disposal (trash containers and dumpsters):
NA

Light Management:
NA

Excess Water Prevention:
NA

Noxious Weed Management:
NA

Playgrounds (if applicable):
LOOK IN AREAS TYPICAL OF NEST BUILDING

Nuisance weeds in pavement:
NA

Storage Sheds (If applicable):
NA



Insects observed in and around outdoor grounds of school property.
Ants
Stinging Insects


Pests
Ants
Stinging Insects


Insects in playground area (if applicable)


Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
WALK THROUGHS

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

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

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

• 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. 

  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 Knowledge beginnings, 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, Rose Nobrega has assigned committee member Rose nOBREGA 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, Rose Nobrega has assigned committee member Rose nOBREGA 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. 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.

I attest, to the best of my knowledge, that the above information is complete, accurate and true

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IPM Coordinator Signature	Date
________________________________________________	__/______/___
Administrator, Director, or Principal	Date

Outdoor IPM Plan originally submitted on: 2/6/2008 9:23:00 PM
Plan updated by Rose Nobrega on: 1/28/2010 12:16:00 PM