By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Bill Fried, of this School 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 Les Pettis Nursery School on 8/30/2010 6:33:00 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 Les Pettis Nursery School 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,  Bill Fried

Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the Les Pettis Nursery School 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 Les Pettis Nursery School 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 Les Pettis Nursery School are listed below:
1) Bill Fried (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Deborah Nickerson
3) Doug Smith

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 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.

E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

The teachning staff, administrative and food service personel will receive IPM training,Before the start of the school year. At this time will also review and update our IPM plan on or before August 27, 2010

F. OUTDOOR MONITORING

The IPM plan will follow a Annually evaluation schedule. When pests are present, Les Pettis Nursery School 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 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..  Les Pettis Nursery School has prepared maps of the outdoor facility and identified the following priority areas for maintenance:

OutdoorGrounds
The priorities are to insure the the building entry points from the exterior are rodent proofed, all windows that open to the exterior are screened and the screens are kept in good repair, the foundation is free of cracks that could allow mice to enter the building, also that the areas around the foundation were utility lines enter the basement are sealed.



The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at Les Pettis Nursery School:



TURF PESTS		LANDSCAPING AND PLANT PESTS		OUTDOOR GROUNDS PESTS
				Pests     Ants Other     mice     none





OUTDOOR MANAGEMENT PLAN

The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: The priorities are to insure the the building entry points from the exterior are rodent proofed, all windows that open to the exterior are screened and the screens are kept in good repair, the foundation is free of cracks that could allow mice to enter the building, also that the areas around the foundation were utility lines enter the basement are sealed.

Cultural Practices

OUTDOOR GROUNDS GENERAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

Waste Disposal (trash containers and dumpsters):
Trash is kept in sealed bags and removed on a regular basis, by the Town of Brookline.

Light Management:
all lights meet State and Town regulations.

Excess Water Prevention:
As part of the exterior grounds maintenance, we have instructed the staff to remove any container that may hold stagnet water, or report depression in the ground that also could hold stagnet water.

Noxious Weed Management:
none on the school property

Playgrounds (if applicable):
Removal at the end of the day of any food or liguid containers that may attract stinging insects, also insure that landscaping bushes are kept well trimed and kept away from the play areas.

Nuisance weeds in pavement:
The school does not have any pavement in the play area.

Storage Sheds (If applicable):
none



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


Pests
Ants


Insects in playground area (if applicable)


Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
As part of our monthly pest control service, our technican shall perform a detailed inspection of the exterior grounds to determine if rodents have established entry into the school, or if stining insects in warmer months have established nests on playground equipement or landscaping bushes

Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
all Waltham Service Technicans carry field insect id manuals, if they need additional assitance our management team is available to provide asstiance.

Provide details on the non-chemical control measures you have taken to manage the pests above.
On the exterior removal of stinging insects nest, filling in voids in the foundation to prevent rodents entry insuring doors are rodent proofed are part of the non-chemical approach we have in place

If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
To remove any pests that effects the health and saftey of the staff, students and their environment. .

Pesticide Product Name	Active Ingredient	EPA Registration Number	Target Pest	Rationale for use
Suspend SC	deltamethrin	432-763	ants	if and when present
Contract Blox	bromadiolone	12455-79	mice	if and when present
ECOPCO JetX Wasp & Hornet Contact Insecticide	a.i. 2 phenethyl propionate & piperonyl butoxide	67425-19	wasp & hornets	if and when present.
Max Force Granular	a.i. hydramethtlon	432-12554	ants	if and when present




• 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 Use is documented in the STANDARD WRITTEN NOTIFICATION FORM. 

  Weeds
  Noxious weeds noticed on the school grounds
  

  Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
  n/a

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

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

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

H. RECORD KEEPING

In the case of Les Pettis Nursery School, 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, Bill Fried has assigned committee member Bill Fried 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, Bill Fried has assigned committee member Bill Fried 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 Les Pettis Nursery School. 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
Suspend SC	deltamethrin	432-763	ants	if and when present
Contract Blox	bromadiolone	12455-79	mice	if and when present
ECOPCO JetX Wasp & Hornet Contact Insecticide	a.i. 2 phenethyl propionate & piperonyl butoxide	67425-19	wasp & hornets	if and when present.
Max Force Granular	a.i. hydramethtlon	432-12554	ants	if and when present

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
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Administrator, Director, or Principal	Date

Outdoor IPM Plan originally submitted on: 8/30/2010 6:19:00 AM
Plan updated by Thomas B. Wetherbee on: 8/30/2010 6:33:00 AM