By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Donna  McArthur, 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 Pakachoag ACres Day Care Center Inc. Auburn on 2/2/2009 10:09:00 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 Pakachoag ACres Day Care Center Inc. Auburn 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,  Donna  McArthur

Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the Pakachoag ACres Day Care Center Inc. Auburn 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 Pakachoag ACres Day Care Center Inc. Auburn 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 Pakachoag ACres Day Care Center Inc. Auburn are listed below:
1) Donna  McArthur (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Donna  McArthur
3) Joelle Hayes
4) Kim Smith-Gubbins
5) JoAnne Castonguay
6) Kelly Faucher

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 in writing and leave this information in a common “drop box” for the IPM coordinator to review and pass onto the Pest Management Professional if necessary.

E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

Annual training in house at a regulalry scheduled staff meeting

F. OUTDOOR MONITORING

The IPM plan will follow a Annually evaluation schedule. When pests are present, Pakachoag ACres Day Care Center Inc. Auburn has chosen an OUTDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of Weekly inspections. When pests are absent the OUTDOOR monitoring schedule will consist of Monthly inspections.

The following technique will be used to monitor for pests:  Reports from facility staff and students (pest reporting forms) would prompt the IPM coordinator to contact the facility’s Pest Management Professional who would then conduct a facility audit.

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..  Pakachoag ACres Day Care Center Inc. Auburn has prepared maps of the outdoor facility and identified the following priority areas for maintenance:

Turf
lawns and playground equipment

OutdoorGrounds
lawns and playground



The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at Pakachoag ACres Day Care Center Inc. Auburn:



TURF PESTS		LANDSCAPING AND PLANT PESTS		OUTDOOR GROUNDS PESTS
Other     clover				Pests     Stinging Insects Weeds Noxious weeds noticed on the school grounds     Poison Ivy Other     none




TURF MANAGEMENT PLAN

The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: lawns and playground equipment

Cultural Practices

Mowing:
Mowing is done weekly or as need by a lawn company

Aeration:
none has been done

Water Management:
outdoor waters is not conducted

Fertilization:
none is done

Equipment Maintenance:
cleaned with soap and water monitored yearly



Turfgrass diseases


Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
none noted

Provide information on how you diagnosed the pests above.
none noted

Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
none noted

Describe any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used, if any.
none noted

If you use fungicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
none noted

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

  Insects/pests under the soil or root zone
  

  Surface and/or thatch pests
  

  Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
  none have been observed

  Provide information on how you identified the species of pests above.
  none have been observed

  Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
  none have been observed

  Describe any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used, if any.
  none have been observed

  If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
  none have been observed

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

  Weeds
  

  Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
  weekly observations

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

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

  Describe any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used, if any.
  none

  If you use herbicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
  none

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

  OUTDOOR MANAGEMENT PLAN

  The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: lawns and playground
  
  Cultural Practices
  
  OUTDOOR GROUNDS GENERAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
  
  Waste Disposal (trash containers and dumpsters):
  trashe placed in container that is emptied weekly and cleaned as necessary
  
  Light Management:
  lights are on timers
  
  Excess Water Prevention:
  drainage is being evaluated and redesigned
  
  Noxious Weed Management:
  poison ivy if observed is pulled out manually
  
  Playgrounds (if applicable):
  areas are monitired, hives are removed manually or burned
  
  Nuisance weeds in pavement:
  cracks are filled, weeds are wacked
  
  Storage Sheds (If applicable):
  mechanical traps are used
  
  

  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.
  on hive was removed one was burned

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

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

  If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
  none

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

  Weeds
  Noxious weeds noticed on the school grounds
  Poison Ivy
  

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

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

  Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
  vines manuall pulled out

  If you use herbicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
  non used

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

H. RECORD KEEPING

In the case of Pakachoag ACres Day Care Center Inc. Auburn, 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, Donna McArthur has assigned committee member Donna McArthur 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, Donna McArthur has assigned committee member Donna McArthur 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 Pakachoag ACres Day Care Center Inc. Auburn. 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.