By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Gary J. Persichetti, of this School 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 McCarthy Middle School on 8/13/2010 1:14:00 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 McCarthy Middle 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, Gary J. Persichetti Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the McCarthy Middle 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 McCarthy Middle School 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 McCarthy Middle School are listed below:
1) Gary J. Persichetti (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Jeff Taylor
3) John Deverenne
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 Semiannually evaluation schedule. When pests are present, McCarthy Middle School 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: The IPM coordinator would setup monitoring traps throughout the school and inspect them on a regularly scheduled interval (selected in the prior question).
Outdoor property includes the turf, landscaping, and the outdoor grounds such as building exterior, playground equipment, etc.. McCarthy Middle School has prepared maps of the outdoor facility and identified the following priority areas for maintenance:
Turf
n/a
OutdoorGrounds
n/a
The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at McCarthy Middle School:
| TURF PESTS | | LANDSCAPING AND
PLANT PESTS | | OUTDOOR GROUNDS
PESTS |
| | | |
Pests
| | | Ants | | | Mosquitoes & Flies |
Other |
|
TURF MANAGEMENT PLAN
The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: n/a
Cultural Practices
Mowing:
Mowing height is approzimately 2 1/2 inches. Blades are sharpened daily. Clippings are not removed.
Aeration:
n/a
Water Management:
n/a
Fertilization:
Fertilizer is applied by Prescription Turf.
Equipment Maintenance:
Equipment is cleaned at the end of each day and maintained by the Facilities Department small enging employee.
Turfgrass 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.
Describe any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used, if any.
If you use fungicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
Insects/pests under the soil or root zone
Surface and/or thatch pests
Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
Provide information on how you identified the species of pests above.
Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
Describe any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used, if any.
If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
Weeds
Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
Provide information on how you identified the species of pests above.
Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
Describe any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used, if any.
If you use herbicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
OUTDOOR MANAGEMENT PLAN
The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: n/a
Cultural Practices
OUTDOOR GROUNDS GENERAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
Waste Disposal (trash containers and dumpsters):
Waste management contractor removes waste as scheduled. Middle School dumpsters are emptied 5 days a week.
Light Management:
n/a
Excess Water Prevention:
Every effort is made to remove standing water.
Noxious Weed Management:
n/a
Playgrounds (if applicable):
Removal of nests as needed.
Nuisance weeds in pavement:
Removal of weeds as needed.
Storage Sheds (If applicable):
n/a
Insects observed in and around outdoor grounds of school property.
Ants
Mosquitoes & Flies
Pests
Ants
Mosquitoes & Flies
Insects in playground area (if applicable)
Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
Pest monitoring done in coordination with the Central Mass. Mosquito Control Project as part of the Project's regional surveillance network. Please call (508) 393-3055 or check the website at www.cmmcp.org for more information.
Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
The presence of these pest occurs seasonally, such as in the fall and has been verified by visual inspection by school staff and our pest specialist.
Provide details on the non-chemical control measures you have taken to manage the pests above.
Individuals responsible for the maintenance will work to remove or prevent standing water from collectiong on site that might result in mosquitoes breeding. Drainage is monitored and standing water is mitigated.
If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
Applications will only occur following the monitoring of thresholds as established by the State Reclamation & Mosquito Control Board (SRMCB)in the Mosquito Control GEIR (Generic Environmental Impact Report). Individual/Company making pesticide applications: Central Mass. Mosquito Control Project 111 Otis St. Northborough, MA 01532 508-393-3055 fax 508-393-8492
Pesticide
Product
Name | Active
Ingredient | EPA Registration
Number | Target
Pest | Rationale
for use |
| Fertilizer plus 0.2% Merit | Imidacloprid | 432-1349-10404 | white grub | |
| Merit 2F | Imidacloprid | 432-1312 | white grub | |
| Talstar One | Bifenthrin | 279-3206 | surface feeding | |
| Arena .25 | Clothiandidin | 66330-70-59639 | white grub | |
| Vectobac G granules | Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis 2.8% | 73049-10 | | |
| Altosid WSP | (S) Methoprene (CAS #65733-16-6) 4.25% | 1021-1688-8329 | | |
| Agnique MMF | Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), isooctadecyl-hydroxy (100%) | 53263-28 | | |
| Witco Mosquito Larvicide GB1111 | Aliphatic Petroleum Hydrocarbons 98.7% | 8898-16 | | |
| Anvil 10+10 ULV | Sumithrin (3-Phenoybenzyl-(1RS,3RS,1RS,3SR)-2,2- dimethyl-3-(2-methylprop-1-enyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate)10% and Piperonyl Butoxide, Technical 10% | 1021-1688-8329 | | |
| Zenivex E20 | Entofenprox 1-[[2-(4-ethoxyphenyl)-2-methylpropxy]methyl]-2-phenoxybenzene | 2724-791 | | |
| Suspend SC | Deltamethrin 4.75% | 432-763 | | |
- Insecticides are only applied by a certified and/or licensed applicator.
- 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.
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.