PAUL FOUGERE of ABSOLUT PEST CONTROL, 978-388-4589. By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, NADAR MOURAO, 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 SPARHAWK SCHOOL on 3/9/2010 11:36:00 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 SPARHAWK 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, NADAR MOURAO Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the SPARHAWK 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 SPARHAWK SCHOOL 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 SPARHAWK SCHOOL are listed below:
1) NADAR MOURAO (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)
2) JEFF BURR
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
YEARLY INSTRUCTIONS ON IPM METHODS
F. OUTDOOR MONITORING
The IPM plan will follow a Annually evaluation schedule. When pests are present, SPARHAWK SCHOOL has chosen an OUTDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of Weekly 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.. SPARHAWK SCHOOL has prepared maps of the outdoor facility and identified the following priority areas for maintenance:
OutdoorGrounds
EXTERIOR OF STRUCTURES
The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at SPARHAWK SCHOOL:
| TURF PESTS | | LANDSCAPING AND
PLANT PESTS | | OUTDOOR GROUNDS
PESTS |
| | | |
Pests
| | | Ants | | | Mosquitoes & Flies | | | Stinging Insects |
Insects in playground area (if applicable)
| | | Yellow Jackets |
Other |
|
OUTDOOR MANAGEMENT PLAN
The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: EXTERIOR OF STRUCTURES
Cultural Practices
OUTDOOR GROUNDS GENERAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
Waste Disposal (trash containers and dumpsters):
TRASH DUMPSTERS ARE ON PROPERTY AND SERVICED WEEKLY
Light Management:
NO MESURES HAVE BEEN TAKEN AT THIS TIME
Excess Water Prevention:
GROUNDS HAVE BEEN MAITAINED AND NO STANDING WATER IS PRESANT
Noxious Weed Management:
ALL WEEDS HAVE BEEN TRIMNED BACK
Playgrounds (if applicable):
INSPECTION OF THESE AREAS ARE CONDUCTED ON A REGULAR BASIS
Nuisance weeds in pavement:
NONE TAKEN
Storage Sheds (If applicable):
NO STORAGE SHEDS
Insects observed in and around outdoor grounds of school property.
Ants
Mosquitoes & Flies
Stinging Insects
Pests
Ants
Mosquitoes & Flies
Stinging Insects
Insects in playground area (if applicable)
Yellow Jackets
Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
WE USE A VISUAL INSPECTION TO ALL AREAS NOTED ABOVE
Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
WE USE AN ENTEMOLIGEST IF UNSURE OF INSECTS
Provide details on the non-chemical control measures you have taken to manage the pests above.
SEALING OPENINGS IN SWING SETS AND AROUND STRUTURES AS NEEDED
If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
SOME AREAS OF INFESTATION CANNOT BE SEALED OR YELLOW JACKETS MUST BE DESTROYED SO THEY DON'T STING CHILDREN OR STAFF
Pesticide
Product
Name | Active
Ingredient | EPA Registration
Number | Target
Pest | Rationale
for use |
| TEMPO 1% | CYFLUTHRIN | 432-1373 | BEES/ANTS | LONG LASTING |
| DEMON WP | CYPERMETHRIN | 100-990 | BEES/ANTS | LONG LASTING |
| SUSPEND SC | DELTAMETHRIN | 432-763 | MOSQUITOES | LONG LASTING |
- 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 SPARHAWK 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, NADAR has assigned committee member JEFF BURR 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, NADAR has assigned committee member JEFF BURR 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 SPARHAWK 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 |
| TEMPO 1% | CYFLUTHRIN | 432-1373 | BEES/ANTS | LONG LASTING |
| DEMON WP | CYPERMETHRIN | 100-990 | BEES/ANTS | LONG LASTING |
| SUSPEND SC | DELTAMETHRIN | 432-763 | MOSQUITOES | LONG LASTING |
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
| ________________________________________________ | __/______/___ |
| IPM Coordinator Signature | Date |
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| ________________________________________________ | __/______/___ |
| Administrator, Director, or Principal | Date |
Outdoor IPM Plan originally submitted on: 8/19/2009 12:26:00 PM
Plan updated by PAUL FOUGERE on: 3/9/2010 11:36:00 AM