By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Aimee  Cormier, 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 Next Generation Children's Center of Beverly on 12/27/2010 7:17:00 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 Next Generation Children's Center of Beverly 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,  Aimee  Cormier

Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the Next Generation Children's Center of Beverly 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 Next Generation Children's Center of Beverly 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 Next Generation Children's Center of Beverly are listed below:
1) Aimee  Cormier (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Cynthia Parker
3) Donna Kelleher

D. COMMUNICATING IPM WITHIN THE FACILITY

Pest Management Personnel to Building Staff:


The IPM Coordinator or designee will meet directly with the Pest Management Professional every month to review monitoring/service reports. The Pest Activity Log Binder is kept in the main office of the center. The Pest Activity Log Binder contains pest activity sheets, which indicate identification of pest (if known), number seen, date, time, and location. The Pest Management Professional will respond to the log complaints. If any sanitation, structural or operation changes are noted, it will be written in the log along with remedial recommendation. Specific service reports will also be placed in the Pest Activity Log Binder that documents particular actions taken by the Pest Management Professional.

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

E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

Employees will be instructed on how to log pest complaints and be given a brief overview on pest identification and the conditions that promote the pests. Pamphlets and fact sheets will be made available at the time of training and or posted on bulletin boards in specific areas such as the kitchen and staff lounge. This information will focus on pest reduction strategies connecting people behavior such as over watering plants, eating at desks to pest problems. Employees will receive written reminders at least annually. Pest-reporting procedures and pest prevention strategies will be presented at least annually by the IPM coordinator during a staff meeting.

F. OUTDOOR MONITORING

The IPM plan will follow a Annually evaluation schedule. When pests are present, Next Generation Children's Center of Beverly has chosen an OUTDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of Daily 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..  Next Generation Children's Center of Beverly has prepared maps of the outdoor facility and identified the following priority areas for maintenance:

Landscaping
trees and shrubs

OutdoorGrounds
playground areas



The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at Next Generation Children's Center of Beverly:



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





LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT PLAN

The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: trees and shrubs

Cultural Practices

Monitoring Program:
Visually inspect for pests under the soil and in the root zone.

Soil Maintenance:
Soil is mulched to conserve water.

Fertilizer Use Practices:
Fertilizer application will be timed appropriately, because excessive fertilizer can cause additional problems, including weed and disease outbreaks. Lime will be applied if necessary.

Plant Care:
Fertilizer application will be timed appropriately, because excessive fertilizer can cause additional problems, including weed and disease outbreaks. Lime will be applied if necessary.

Watering:
Trees and plants are mulched to conserve water. Sprinkler system is used.



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: playground areas

Cultural Practices

OUTDOOR GROUNDS GENERAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

Waste Disposal (trash containers and dumpsters):
Dumpsters are emptied at least weekly.

Light Management:
None taken.

Excess Water Prevention:
Adequate drainage is provided away from the structure and on the grounds.

Noxious Weed Management:
None taken.

Playgrounds (if applicable):
Pest shelter, food and access are eliminated. Eliminate shelter- Nests are looked for and removed early in the spring before they become larger later in the summer. Nests can be found in the ground (often under shrubs, logs or rock piles), in hollow trees, among branches of trees or shrubs, under eaves, in hollow fencing, playground structures, meter boxes, and in wall voids of buildings. Wasps are looked for entering and exiting from one of these locations. Eliminate access- Openings in outside walls, playground structures, fences, pipes, etc. are sealed to prevent wasps from building nests inside cavities such as hollow fence posts, PVC pipes, meter boxes and wall voids. Eliminate Food- Good sanitation practices are used outdoors. Yellow jackets and other hornets are attracted to food and food odors. Therefore, all trash containers have tight-fitting lids. Trash containers are emptied frequently, especially during warm months.

Nuisance weeds in pavement:
None taken.

Storage Sheds (If applicable):
Cracks and crevices are sealed. Doors are kept shut. Sheds are kept orderly and free of debris.



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.
Nests looked for and removed early in the spring before they become larger later in the summer.

Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
Identified by observing their markings and nests if visible.

Provide details on the non-chemical control measures you have taken to manage the pests above.
Remove shelter, food and access.

If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
When non-chemical methods alone are not adequate to remove the risk of stinging.

• 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 chemical classes are rotated. 
• 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. 
• 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.
  

H. RECORD KEEPING

In the case of Next Generation Children's Center of Beverly, 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, Aimee Cormier has assigned committee member Denise Rolfe-Hudson 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, Aimee Cormier has assigned committee member Denise Rolfe-Hudson 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 Next Generation Children's Center of Beverly. 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
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Administrator, Director, or Principal	Date

Outdoor IPM Plan originally submitted on: 5/17/2009 9:21:00 PM
Plan updated by Heidi Unger Carney on: 12/27/2010 7:17:00 AM