By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, RABBI DAN RODKIN, 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 SHALOH HOUSE on 2/4/2005 9:17:00 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 SHALOH HOUSE 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,  RABBI DAN RODKIN

Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the SHALOH HOUSE 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 SHALOH HOUSE has selected the following as it’s IPM policy statement.

B.POLICY STATEMENT

Structural and landscape pests can pose significant problems for people and property. Pesticides can pose risks to people, property, and the environment. It is therefore the policy of this school to incorporate Integrated Pest Management (IPM) procedures for control of structural and landscape pests. The objective of this program is to provide necessary pest control while minimizing pesticide use.

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 SHALOH HOUSE are listed below:
1) RABBI DAN RODKIN (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)

D. COMMUNICATING IPM WITHIN THE FACILITY

Pest Management Personnel to Building Staff:


The primary means of communication will be the Log Book. The Log Book shall be located in the Principals office and contains the "Pest Sighting Log". The Pest Sighting Log is the primary means to The primary means of communication will be the Log Book. The Log Book shall be located in the Principals Office and contains the “PEST SIGHTING LOG”. The Pest Sighting Log (second document in the Log Book), is the primary means to facilitate communication between Shaloh House and Clancy Bros. Pest Control.

The Pest Sighting Log is used by the school’s IPM Coordinator and IPM committee members to log all pest sightings and evidence; stating the type of pest, evidence (such as droppings), date sighting occurred, location of sighting, and the person who sighted or recorded the sighting.

E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

Training programs will be offered quarterly by Clancy Brothers to the IPM committee which includes the coordinator, food service personal, maintenance personal, teachers and staff.

F. OUTDOOR MONITORING

The IPM plan will follow a Quarterly evaluation schedule. When pests are present, SHALOH HOUSE has chosen an OUTDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of Monthly 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..  SHALOH HOUSE has prepared maps of the outdoor facility and identified the following priority areas for maintenance:

OutdoorGrounds
Where dumpster located and playground area.



The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at SHALOH HOUSE:



TURF PESTS		LANDSCAPING AND PLANT PESTS		OUTDOOR GROUNDS PESTS
				Pests     Ants     Flies     Stinging Insects Insects in playground area (if applicable)     Yellow Jackets Other     NONE     NONE     NONE





OUTDOOR MANAGEMENT PLAN

The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: Where dumpster located and playground area.

Cultural Practices

Light Management:
LIGHT MANAGEMENT NOT NECESSARY

Excess Water Prevention:
DOWN SPOUTS ARE POINTED AWAY FROM BUILDING.

Noxious Weed Management:
WEEDS ARE NOT A PROBLEM.

Playgrounds (if applicable):
PLAYGROUND IS INSPECTED EACH DAY BY MAINTENANCE FOR ANY BROKEN GLASS, EQUIPMENT ETC.

Nuisance weeds in pavement:
MAINTENANCE CLEANS OUTSIDE PROPERTY ONCE PER WEEK.

Storage Sheds (If applicable):
NOT APPLICABLE



Insects observed in and around outdoor grounds of school property.
Ants
Flies
Stinging Insects


Pests
Ants
Flies
Stinging Insects


Insects in playground area (if applicable)
Yellow Jackets


Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
DURING SUMMER MONTHS A YELLOW JACKET CATCHER WILL BE PLACED IN A INACCESSIBLE AREA FOR MONITORING

Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
THE PMP WILL MAKE ANY AND ALL INSECT IDENTIFICATIONS.

Provide details on the non-chemical control measures you have taken to manage the pests above.
NO ACTIVITY FROM PESTS. CONTROL NOT NECESSARY.

If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
INSECTICIDES WILL ONLY BE USED IF PESTS ARE A HAZARD TO CHILDREN AT THE SCHOOL.

Pesticide Product Name	Active Ingredient	EPA Registration Number	Target Pest	Rationale for use
Contrac All Weather Blox	Bromadialone	12455-79	rats & mice	Threshold exeeds
Real-Kill Wasp & Hornet Killer Real-Kill Wasp & Hornet Killer Real-Kill Wasp & Hornet Killer Real-Kill Wasp & Hornet Killer	Tralomethrin…….0.01% d-trans Allethrin…….0.05% other ingredients……99.94%	9688-117-478	stinging insects	hazard to children
ECO EXEMPT D DUST	2+Phenethyl Propionate….4.50%	20505-AA	roaches, ants	Threshold levels exceeded




• 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. 
• 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.
  NOT A PROBLEM

  Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
  NOT A PROBLEM

  Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
  NOT A PROBLEM

  If you use herbicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
  NOT A PROBLEM

  Pesticide Product Name	Active Ingredient	EPA Registration Number	Target Pest	Rationale for use

  
  

H. RECORD KEEPING

In the case of SHALOH HOUSE, OUTDOOR monitoring records will be maintained through: The Pest Sighting Log is used by the school’s IPM Coordinator and IPM committee members to log all pest sightings and evidence; stating the type of pest, evidence (such as droppings), date sighting occurred, location of sighting, and the person who sighted or recorded the sighting.

I. EVALUATING THE PROGRAM

The IPM plan will be evaluated on a Quarterly basis.

J. NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS & EXEMPTIONS

During the creation of this IPM plan, RABBI DAN RODKIN has assigned committee member RABBI DAN RODKIN 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, RABBI DAN RODKIN has assigned committee member RABBI DAN RODKIN 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 SHALOH HOUSE. 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
Real-Kill Wasp & Hornet Killer Real-Kill Wasp & Hornet Killer Real-Kill Wasp & Hornet Killer Real-Kill Wasp & Hornet Killer	Tralomethrin…….0.01% d-trans Allethrin…….0.05% other ingredients……99.94%	9688-117-478	stinging insects	hazard to children
ECO EXEMPT D DUST	2+Phenethyl Propionate….4.50%	20505-AA	roaches, ants	Threshold levels exceeded
Contrac All Weather Blox	Bromadialone	12455-79	rats & mice	Threshold exeeds

M. WELL WATER SYSTEM

The school does not have its own on site well water system.