By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Jason Linn, of this Daycare and the Pest Management Professionals described above acknowledge, and agree to the terms of this OUTDOOR integrated pest management plan.
In compliance with the Act Protecting Children and Families from Harmful Pesticides the South Shore Day Care on 7/22/2009 2:15:00 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 South Shore Day Care 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, Jason Linn Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the South Shore Day Care 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 South Shore Day Care has selected the following as it’s IPM policy statement.
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 in writing with an administrator who then passes the information onto the IPM coordinator when necessary.
Outdoor property includes the turf, landscaping, and the outdoor grounds such as building exterior, playground equipment, etc.. South Shore Day Care has prepared maps of the outdoor facility and identified the following priority areas for maintenance:
Turf
Athletic fields along with building entrances are high priority areas.
Landscaping
Landscape priority areas include building perimeter along with entrances.
OutdoorGrounds
The following areas are priority for maintenace:Building openngs and athletic fields
The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at South Shore Day Care:
| 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) |
Weeds
| | | Crabgrass |
Other |
| |
Weeds
| | | Crabgrass |
Other | | | No other landscape pest problems have been identified at this time. |
| |
Insects observed in and around outdoor grounds of school property.
| | | Mosquitoes & Flies | | | Stinging Insects |
Weeds
Noxious weeds noticed on the school grounds
| | | Poison Ivy |
Other |
|
TURF MANAGEMENT PLAN
The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: Athletic fields along with building entrances are high priority areas.
Cultural Practices
Mowing:
The Abington Parks Department chooses to mow the grass at a height of 2 1/2 inches. Blades are routinely sharpened as needed to prevent disease of turf.
Aeration:
The Abington Parks Department chooses to aerate the soil twice a year.
Water Management:
Athletic fields are watered in early morning hours as needed.
Fertilization:
Slow release fertilizer is applied at a rate of 1 1/4lb per 1000 square feet four times a year.
Equipment Maintenance:
The Abington Parks Department maintains their equipment as per the owners manual.
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.
Monitoring takes place during the upkeep of the landscape.
Provide information on how you identified the species of pests above.
The Abington Parks Department has staff trained to identify pest species.
Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
Non -chemical control measures that the Abington Parks Department have taken to reduce pest include regular mowing,watering,and routine inspections of the landscape during upkeep.
Describe any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used, if any.
None at this time.
If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
Insecticeds are only used to prevent the spread of pest when pest has been identified.
Pesticide
Product
Name | Active
Ingredient | EPA Registration
Number | Target
Pest | Rationale
for use |
| Anvil 10 +10 | Sumethrin, Piperonyl | 1020-1688-8329 | Mosquito | Elimination |
| Duet | Prallthrin,Sumethrin,piperonyl | 1021-1795-8329 | Mosquito | Elimination |
| Flit10 Ec | Permethrin, Synthetic prythroid | 8329-67 | Mosquito | Elimination |
| Merit.2% | Imidacloprid | 3125-474-961 | Grubs | Elimination/Preventive |
- 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
Crabgrass
Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
Routine inspections when pest are present.
Provide information on how you identified the species of pests above.
Species are identified through trained grounds staff.
Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
Non chemical control measure that the Abington PArks Department have taken include grass clipping removal, aeration, mowing and weed trimming.
Describe any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used, if any.
None at this time
If you use herbicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
Herbicides will only be used when non chemical control measure prove to be noneffictive.
Pesticide
Product
Name | Active
Ingredient | EPA Registration
Number | Target
Pest | Rationale
for use |
| Prosecutor | Glyphosate | 228-366-1040 | Weeds/Ivy | Weed Control |
| Tupersan | Siduron | 916-319 | Crab Grass | Weed Control |
- Herbicides are only applied by a certified and/or licensed applicator.
- Herbicides are applied as a spot treatment when appropriate.
- Herbicides that are applied preventatively are used only in areas where weeds occurred and were documented the previous year and can be expected to occur in current season.
- The herbicide chemical classes are rotated.
- Selective insecticides are used where possible instead of broad spectrum insecticides.
- Herbicide Use is documented in the STANDARD WRITTEN NOTIFICATION FORM.
LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT PLAN
The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: Landscape priority areas include building perimeter along with entrances.
Cultural Practices
Monitoring Program:
Monitoring takes place on a day to day basis.
Soil Maintenance:
Soil maintenance is done on an as needed basis and mulching is done on an annual basis.
Fertilizer Use Practices:
Slow release fertilizers are used at a rate of 1 1/4 lbs per 1000 square feet of space and are applied four times year.
Plant Care:
Plants are spaced so they are able to grow without obstruction and are mulched on an annual basis.
Watering:
Athletic fields located behind the Frolio Middle School/South Shore Day Care are watered in the early morning hours on an as needed basis.
Tree and Shrub 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.
If you use fungicides, describe your rationale for using them in for the pests above.
Describe or identify any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used
Insects and Related Pests
Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
Monitoring takes place during routine maintenance of the grounds.
Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
Abington Parks Department has trained staff to identify pest species.
Provide details on the non-chemical control measures you have taken to manage the pests above.
Proper watering practices.
If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
Pest control.
Describe or identify any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used
Non at this time.
Pesticide
Product
Name | Active
Ingredient | EPA Registration
Number | Target
Pest | Rationale
for use |
| Anvil 10 +10 | Sumethrin, Piperonyl | 1020-1688-8329 | Mosquito | Elimination |
| Duet | Prallethrin | 1021-1795-8329 | Mosquito | Elimination |
| Flit 10 Ec | Permethrin, Synthetic prethrooid | 8329-67 | Mosquito | Elimination |
- 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
Crabgrass
Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
Monitoring takes place during upkeep of the grounds
Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
The Abington Parks Department has staff trained to identify pest species.
Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
No treatment is taking place at this time.
If you use herbicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
Herbicides would only be used to prevent the spread of weeds.
Describe or identify any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used
Non at this time.
Pesticide
Product
Name | Active
Ingredient | EPA Registration
Number | Target
Pest | Rationale
for use |
| Dimension | Dithlopr | 10404-85 | Crabgrass | Preventative |
| Prosecutor | Glyphosate | 228-366-1040 | Weeds/Ivy | Weed control |
- Herbicides are only applied by a certified and/or licensed applicator.
- Herbicides are applied as a spot treatment when appropriate.
- Herbicides that are applied preventatively are used only in areas where weeds occurred and were documented the previous year and can be expected to occur in current season.
- The herbicide chemical classes are rotated.
- Selective insecticides are used where possible instead of broad spectrum insecticides.
- Herbicide Use is documented in the STANDARD WRITTEN NOTIFICATION FORM.
OUTDOOR MANAGEMENT PLAN
The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: The following areas are priority for maintenace:Building openngs and athletic fields
Cultural Practices
OUTDOOR GROUNDS GENERAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
Waste Disposal (trash containers and dumpsters):
Dumpsters are maintained on a daily basis and are scheduled to be emptied at least three times per week.
Light Management:
Light fixtures are installed around building entrances and are controlled by photocells.
Excess Water Prevention:
All drainage systems are maintained to ensure that they are operating correctly.
Noxious Weed Management:
General maintenance of landscaping which includes regular mowing and weed trimming.
Playgrounds (if applicable):
No Playgrounds on site
Nuisance weeds in pavement:
Preventive crack sealing
Storage Sheds (If applicable):
N/A
Insects observed in and around outdoor grounds of school property.
Mosquitoes & Flies
Stinging Insects
Pests
Mosquitoes & Flies
Stinging Insects
Insects in playground area (if applicable)
Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
When pest are present daily inspections take place.
Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
Trained grounds staff.
Provide details on the non-chemical control measures you have taken to manage the pests above.
Non poison wasp spray and improved landscape practice.
If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
Insecticides will only be used by licensed professional on an as needed basis.
Pesticide
Product
Name | Active
Ingredient | EPA Registration
Number | Target
Pest | Rationale
for use |
| Anvil 10+10 | Sumethrin, Piperonyl | 1020-1688-8329 | Mosquito | Elimination |
| Duet | Prallethrin | 1021-1795-8329 | Mosquito | Elimination |
| Flit | permethrin, Synthetic Prethrooid | 8329-67 | Mosquito | Elimination |
- 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
Poison Ivy
Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
Monitoring takes place during the upkeep of grounds
Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
The Abington Parks Department has trained staff to identify pest species.
Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
No Treatment is taking place at this time.
If you use herbicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
To prevent the spread of weeds.
Pesticide
Product
Name | Active
Ingredient | EPA Registration
Number | Target
Pest | Rationale
for use |
| Tupersan | Siduron | 916-319 | Crab Grass | Preventive |
| Prosecutor | Glyphosate | 228-366-1040 | Weeds | Weed Control |
- Herbicides are only applied by a certified and/or licensed applicator.
- Herbicides are applied as a spot treatment when appropriate.
- Herbicides that are applied preventatively are used only in areas where weeds occurred and were documented the previous year and can be expected to occur in current season.
- The herbicide chemical classes are rotated.
- Selective insecticides are used where possible instead of broad spectrum insecticides.
- Herbicide Use is documented in the STANDARD WRITTEN NOTIFICATION FORM.