By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Agoston Kovago, 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 Pincushion Hill Montessori School on 3/9/2009 9:57:00 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 Pincushion Hill Montessori 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,  Agoston Kovago

Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the Pincushion Hill Montessori 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 Pincushion Hill Montessori 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 Pincushion Hill Montessori School are listed below:
1) Agoston Kovago (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Christine  Kovago
3) Annie Cray
4) Stephanie Gebo
5) Lisa Wyman

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 with their supervisors who then pass information onto the IPM coordinator.

E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

staff will be informed during annual orientation

F. OUTDOOR MONITORING

The IPM plan will follow a Annually evaluation schedule. When pests are present, Pincushion Hill Montessori 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:  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..  Pincushion Hill Montessori School has prepared maps of the outdoor facility and identified the following priority areas for maintenance:

Turf
island between the driveway and the street



The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at Pincushion Hill Montessori School:



TURF PESTS		LANDSCAPING AND PLANT PESTS		OUTDOOR GROUNDS PESTS
Insects/pests under the soil or root zone     Grubs (Japanese Beetles, European Chafer, Asiatic Garden Beetles, Oriental Beetles, and other) Other




TURF MANAGEMENT PLAN

The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: island between the driveway and the street

Cultural Practices

Mowing:
Professional landscapers monitor all of the above. Clippings are removed.

Aeration:
Professional landscapers monitor all of the above.

Water Management:
Professional landscapers monitor all of the above.

Fertilization:
Professional landscapers monitor all of the above.

Equipment Maintenance:
Professional landscapers monitor all of the above.



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
Grubs (Japanese Beetles, European Chafer, Asiatic Garden Beetles, Oriental Beetles, and other)


Surface and/or thatch pests


Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
Professional landscapers monitor monthly.

Provide information on how you identified the species of pests above.
Professional landscapers monitor monthly.

Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
Professional landscapers monitor monthly.

Describe any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used, if any.
Professional landscapers monitor monthly.

If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
Professional landscapers monitor monthly.

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

  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.
  

H. RECORD KEEPING

In the case of Pincushion Hill Montessori 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, Agoston Kovago has assigned committee member Agoston Kovago 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, Agoston Kovago has assigned committee member Agoston Kovago 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 Pincushion Hill Montessori 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.