By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Mary Anne Babineau, 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 St. Rose School on 1/25/2006 11:07:00 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 St. Rose 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,  Mary Anne Babineau

Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the St. Rose 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 St. Rose 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 St. Rose School are listed below:
1) Mary Anne Babineau (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)
2) El;izabeth Wright
3) James Bosco

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

Faculty meetings

F. OUTDOOR MONITORING

The IPM plan will follow a Annually evaluation schedule. When pests are present, St. Rose School has chosen an OUTDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of Daily 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..  St. Rose School has prepared maps of the outdoor facility and identified the following priority areas for maintenance:

Landscaping
Back and front of school where grass is present



The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at St. Rose School:



TURF PESTS		LANDSCAPING AND PLANT PESTS		OUTDOOR GROUNDS PESTS
		Weeds     Crabgrass Other     Not applicable.





LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT PLAN

The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: Back and front of school where grass is present

Cultural Practices

Monitoring Program:
As often as needed.

Soil Maintenance:
Not applicable

Fertilizer Use Practices:
No fertilizers used.

Plant Care:
Not applicable

Watering:
Rain only.



Tree and Shrub Diseases


Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
No diseases/fungi

Provide information on how you diagnosed the pests above.
Not applicable

Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
Not applicable

If you use fungicides, describe your rationale for using them in for the pests above.
Not applicable

Describe or identify any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used
Not applicable

Pesticide Product Name	Active Ingredient	EPA Registration Number	Target Pest	Rationale for use
Not applicable at this time




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

  Insects and Related Pests
  

  Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
  A-1 Exterminators

  Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
  A-1 Exterminators

  Provide details on the non-chemical control measures you have taken to manage the pests above.
  A-1 Exterminators use traps and glue boards

  If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
  No insecticides used.

  Describe or identify any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used
  No alternative management as yet.

  Pesticide Product Name	Active Ingredient	EPA Registration Number	Target Pest	Rationale for use
  Not applicable at present time

  
  

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

  Weeds
  Crabgrass
  

  Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
  We were told to get rid of weeds and tall grass in which mice might hide.

  Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
  A-1 Exterminators

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

  If you use herbicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
  No herbicides used.

  Describe or identify any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used
  No alternative management planned as yet.

  Pesticide Product Name	Active Ingredient	EPA Registration Number	Target Pest	Rationale for use
  Not applicable.

  
  

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

H. RECORD KEEPING

In the case of St. Rose 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, Mary Anne Babineau has assigned committee member El;izabeth Wright 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, Mary Anne Babineau has assigned committee member El;izabeth Wright 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 St. Rose 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
Not applicable at present time
Not applicable.
Not applicable at this time

M. WELL WATER SYSTEM

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