Overlook Middle School
Outdoor Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan
10 Oakmont Drive
Ashburnham, MA 01430

Overlook Middle School employs Charles Barnard an on-site certified and/or licensed pesticide applicator (certification/license #: 30433) who may be called on to manage all or some of the necessary OUTDOOR pest problems that may arise.

By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Charles Barnard, 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 Overlook Middle School on 1/29/2010 3:05:00 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 Overlook 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,  Charles Barnard

Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the Overlook 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 Overlook Middle School 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 Overlook Middle School are listed below:
1) Charles Barnard (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Sherry Kersey
3) Charlie Barnard
4) Steve Contois
5) Paul Engman
6) Jim Baer
7) Bruce Collins

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

Students learn in health class the importance of IPM and how it pertains to them. Staff will be updated during faculty meetings.

F. OUTDOOR MONITORING

The IPM plan will follow a Annually evaluation schedule. When pests are present, Overlook Middle School has chosen an OUTDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of Quarterly inspections. When pests are absent the OUTDOOR monitoring schedule will consist of Quarterly inspections.

The following technique will be used to monitor for pests:  Reports from facility personnel (pest reporting forms) would prompt the IPM coordinator to setup monitoring traps, which would be used to identity the pest and determine its abundance.

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..  Overlook Middle School has prepared maps of the outdoor facility and identified the following priority areas for maintenance:

Landscaping
Landscaping consists of flower beds and islands.



The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at Overlook Middle School:



TURF PESTS		LANDSCAPING AND PLANT PESTS		OUTDOOR GROUNDS PESTS
		Weeds     Crabgrass Tree and Shrub Diseases     Wilt Other





LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT PLAN

The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: Landscaping consists of flower beds and islands.

Cultural Practices

Monitoring Program:
Weekly monitoring for weeds and diseases

Soil Maintenance:
4 inch mulching annually.

Fertilizer Use Practices:
Fertilizer is not used on landscaping.

Plant Care:
Plants are established and mulching is done annually.

Watering:
Rain water only. No additional irrigation is required.



Tree and Shrub Diseases
Wilt


Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
Weekly inspection.

Provide information on how you diagnosed the pests above.
Visual.

Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
First sign of disease use hand pruning to remove disease.

If you use fungicides, describe your rationale for using them in for the pests above.
N/A

Describe or identify any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used
First sign of disease use hand pruning to remove disease.

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.
flower beds and islands are checked on a weekly basis.

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

Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
Pull weeds and ensure mulch covers area for prevention.

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

Describe or identify any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used
Pull weeds and ensure proper mulch depth.

H. RECORD KEEPING

In the case of Overlook Middle 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, Sherry Kersey has assigned committee member Sherry Kersey 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, Sherry Kersey has assigned committee member Sherry Kersey 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 Overlook Middle 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

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: 1/29/2010 3:05:00 PM
Plan updated by Charles Barnard on: 1/29/2010 3:05:00 PM