Lasting Impressions School Age
Outdoor Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan
396 Ashland St
Abington, MA 02351

By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Kelly Milligan, of this School Age Childcare Program 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 Lasting Impressions School Age on 8/15/2007 4:59:00 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 Lasting Impressions School Age 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,  Kelly Milligan

Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the Lasting Impressions School Age 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 Lasting Impressions School Age 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 Lasting Impressions School Age are listed below:
1) Kelly Milligan (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Donna  Batson

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.

Staff/Students communicate with their supervisors who then pass information onto the IPM coordinator.

E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

IPM plans will be explained to all staff and students involved.The will be aware that they need to report and pest issue to the IPM coordinator , who will then contact the professional pest management company

F. OUTDOOR MONITORING

The IPM plan will follow a Annually evaluation schedule. When pests are present, Lasting Impressions School Age has chosen an OUTDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of Monthly inspections. When pests are absent the OUTDOOR monitoring schedule will consist of Daily 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..  Lasting Impressions School Age has prepared maps of the outdoor facility and identified the following priority areas for maintenance:

Landscaping
The area consists of a lawn which is mowed regularly and surrounding trees which are trimmed as needed.A front grassed area is trimmed and maintained

OutdoorGrounds
The playground



The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at Lasting Impressions School Age:



TURF PESTS		LANDSCAPING AND PLANT PESTS		OUTDOOR GROUNDS PESTS
		Weeds     Crabgrass Other		Pests     Ants     Mosquitoes & Flies     Stinging Insects Weeds Noxious weeds noticed on the school grounds     Poison Ivy Other





LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT PLAN

The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: The area consists of a lawn which is mowed regularly and surrounding trees which are trimmed as needed.A front grassed area is trimmed and maintained

Cultural Practices

Monitoring Program:
Daily monitoring occurs while children are outside, any concerns are reported to the IPM coordinator

Soil Maintenance:
Lawn is mowed regularly, currently no mulched beds

Fertilizer Use Practices:
New property have not used fertilizer to date

Plant Care:
Currently no mulched or planted areas. Area consists of grass and weeds. General mowing and weed wacking

Watering:
Currently have yet to water.



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
Crabgrass


Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
General groundkeeping maintenance, monitor during that time

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

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

If you use herbicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
No herbicides used to date

Describe or identify any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used
Currently unaware of any situation that would warrant alternate measures

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

  OUTDOOR MANAGEMENT PLAN

  The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: The playground
  
  Cultural Practices
  
  OUTDOOR GROUNDS GENERAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
  
  Waste Disposal (trash containers and dumpsters):
  A dumpster will be emptied every 2 weeks by a professional dumpster company
  
  Light Management:
  Two external lights are present on the building and a street light is located on the front utility pole.
  
  Excess Water Prevention:
  Any object that would have the potential to hold stagnant water will be removed
  
  Noxious Weed Management:
  If any potential noxious weed is spotted a professional lanscape company will be called in to remove tham.
  
  Playgrounds (if applicable):
  Griggs & Browne will do a monthly monitoring of the playground on their visit and report any concerns
  
  Nuisance weeds in pavement:
  Weeds will be periodically and a s needed weeded or weed wacked
  
  Storage Sheds (If applicable):
  no shed
  
  

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

  Pests
  Ants
  Mosquitoes & Flies
  Stinging Insects
  

  Insects in playground area (if applicable)
  

  Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
  Daily monitoring while the children are outside will occur, any detection of the above will be reported to the IPM coordinator

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

  Provide details on the non-chemical control measures you have taken to manage the pests above.
  Currently have not treated,if once in center they continue to be a problem Griggs and Browne will be contacted. Poison ivy not in an area accessable to children

  If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
  no insecticides used

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

  Weeds
  Noxious weeds noticed on the school grounds
  Poison Ivy
  

  Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
  Visual montoring

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

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

  If you use herbicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
  no herbicides used to date

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

H. RECORD KEEPING

In the case of Lasting Impressions School Age, OUTDOOR monitoring records will be maintained through: Monthly inspections are done by Griggs & Brown, the provide a monthly report of their monitoring which is located in a central log

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, Kelly Milligan has assigned committee member Kelly Milligan 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, Kelly Milligan has assigned committee member Kelly Milligan 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 Lasting Impressions School Age. 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.