By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Wendy Sammartino, 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 Little Sprouts-Amesbury on 4/23/2010 7:29:00 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 Little Sprouts-Amesbury 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,  Wendy Sammartino

Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the Little Sprouts-Amesbury 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 Little Sprouts-Amesbury 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 Little Sprouts-Amesbury are listed below:
1) Wendy Sammartino (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Anna McMahon

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 in writing with an administrator who then passes the information onto the IPM coordinator when necessary.

E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

Directors and Teachers will be instructed on how to log pest complaints and be given a brief overview on pest identification and the conditiosn that promote pest.

F. OUTDOOR MONITORING

The IPM plan will follow a Monthly evaluation schedule. When pests are present, Little Sprouts-Amesbury 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..  Little Sprouts-Amesbury has prepared maps of the outdoor facility and identified the following priority areas for maintenance:

OutdoorGrounds
Playgrounds



The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at Little Sprouts-Amesbury:



TURF PESTS		LANDSCAPING AND PLANT PESTS		OUTDOOR GROUNDS PESTS
				Pests     Stinging Insects Other     none     none     none





OUTDOOR MANAGEMENT PLAN

The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: Playgrounds

Cultural Practices

OUTDOOR GROUNDS GENERAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

Waste Disposal (trash containers and dumpsters):
The town of Amesbury will be picking up the trash.

Light Management:
They are on a timer and will be only turned on at the end of the day and off when school opens.

Excess Water Prevention:
Will check and remove all stagnant water on playground areas.

Noxious Weed Management:
Doug Moulain Reality will be checking the grounds for any noxious weeds.

Playgrounds (if applicable):
will check all playground equipment for any potenital nest and contact Bain if found.

Nuisance weeds in pavement:
Doug Moulain Reality will be checking the grounds for this.

Storage Sheds (If applicable):
Will be checking weekly for any signs for pest.



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


Pests
Stinging Insects


Insects in playground area (if applicable)


Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
contact Bain pest control

Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
Will look for nest.

Provide details on the non-chemical control measures you have taken to manage the pests above.
Bain Pest will over see this.

If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
Bain Pest will over see this.

Pesticide Product Name	Active Ingredient	EPA Registration Number	Target Pest	Rationale for use
Anvil 10+10	Sumithrin	10216888329	Mosquitoes	Mosquito control
Suspend SC	Deltamethrin	432-763	Mosquitoes	Mosquitoe control
Duet	Prallethin,Sumithrin,Piperonyl, butoxide	1021-1795-8329	Mosquitoes	Mosquitoe control
Altosid WSP	Methorpene	2724-448	Mosquito larvae	Mowquito control
Altosid Pellets	Methorpene	2724-448-64833	Mosquito larvae	Mosquito control
Vectol LexWSP	Bacillus, sphaericus	73049-20	Mosquito larvae	Mosquito control
Teknar G	Bacillus, thuringiensis	73049-403	Mosquito larvae	Mosquito control
Vectacac G	Bacillus, thuringeinsis, israeliensis	73049-10	Mosquito larvae	Mosquito control




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

  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.
  none

H. RECORD KEEPING

In the case of Little Sprouts-Amesbury, 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, Anna McMahon has assigned committee member Anna McMahon 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, Anna McMahon has assigned committee member Anna McMahon 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 Little Sprouts-Amesbury. 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
Anvil 10+10	Sumithrin	10216888329	Mosquitoes	Mosquito control
Suspend SC	Deltamethrin	432-763	Mosquitoes	Mosquitoe control
Duet	Prallethin,Sumithrin,Piperonyl, butoxide	1021-1795-8329	Mosquitoes	Mosquitoe control
Altosid WSP	Methorpene	2724-448	Mosquito larvae	Mowquito control
Altosid Pellets	Methorpene	2724-448-64833	Mosquito larvae	Mosquito control
Vectol LexWSP	Bacillus, sphaericus	73049-20	Mosquito larvae	Mosquito control
Teknar G	Bacillus, thuringiensis	73049-403	Mosquito larvae	Mosquito control
Vectacac G	Bacillus, thuringeinsis, israeliensis	73049-10	Mosquito larvae	Mosquito control

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

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

Outdoor IPM Plan originally submitted on: 7/8/2009 11:35:00 AM
Plan updated by Wendy A. Sammartino on: 4/23/2010 7:29:00 AM