Sterling YMCA Children's Enrichment Center
Outdoor Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan
254 Essex Street
Beverly, MA 01910

By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Bob Panunzio, of this Daycare 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 Sterling YMCA Children's Enrichment Center on 8/26/2010 9:55:00 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 Sterling YMCA Children's Enrichment Center 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,  Bob Panunzio

Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the Sterling YMCA Children's Enrichment Center 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 Sterling YMCA Children's Enrichment Center 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 Sterling YMCA Children's Enrichment Center are listed below:
1) Bob Panunzio (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Bob Panunzio
3) Michelle  Wright
4) Cyndi Stone
5) Lisa Dunbar-Link

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 the IPM Committee will have a training on IPM for all staff members.

F. OUTDOOR MONITORING

The IPM plan will follow a Annually evaluation schedule. When pests are present, Sterling YMCA Children's Enrichment Center 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..  Sterling YMCA Children's Enrichment Center has prepared maps of the outdoor facility and identified the following priority areas for maintenance:

Turf
The landscaping outside of the center.

Landscaping
This does not apply to the center.

OutdoorGrounds
NA



The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at Sterling YMCA Children's Enrichment Center:



TURF PESTS		LANDSCAPING AND PLANT PESTS		OUTDOOR GROUNDS PESTS
Other		Other     NA		Other     NA     NA     NA




TURF MANAGEMENT PLAN

The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: The landscaping outside of the center.

Cultural Practices

Mowing:
This does apply to the center.

Aeration:
This does not apply to the center.

Water Management:
This does not apply to the center.

Fertilization:
This does not apply to the center.

Equipment Maintenance:
The maintance department does all of equipment upkeep/repair on a weekly basis.



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


Surface and/or thatch pests


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 insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.


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.




LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT PLAN

The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: This does not apply to the center.

Cultural Practices

Monitoring Program:
The Facilities Director is responsible for this component.

Soil Maintenance:
The Facilities Director is responsible for this component.

Fertilizer Use Practices:
The Facilities Director is repsonsible for this component.

Plant Care:
The Facilities Director is responsible for this component.

Watering:
The Facilities Director is responsible for this component.



Tree and Shrub Diseases


Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
NA

Provide information on how you diagnosed the pests above.
NA

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

If you use fungicides, describe your rationale for using them in for the pests above.
NA

Describe or identify any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used
NA

Insects and Related Pests


Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
NA

Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
NA

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

If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
NA

Describe or identify any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used
NA

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

  Weeds
  

  Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
  NA

  Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
  NA

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

  If you use herbicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
  NA

  Describe or identify any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used
  NA
  
  

  OUTDOOR MANAGEMENT PLAN

  The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: NA
  
  Cultural Practices
  
  OUTDOOR GROUNDS GENERAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
  
  Waste Disposal (trash containers and dumpsters):
  Waste Management comes weekly to empty the outdoor dumpsters.
  
  Light Management:
  NA
  
  Excess Water Prevention:
  NA
  
  Noxious Weed Management:
  NA
  
  Playgrounds (if applicable):
  NA
  
  Nuisance weeds in pavement:
  NA
  
  Storage Sheds (If applicable):
  NA
  
  

  Insects observed in and around outdoor grounds of school property.
  

  Pests
  

  Insects in playground area (if applicable)
  

  Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
  NA

  Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
  NA

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

  If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
  NA

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

  Weeds
  Noxious weeds noticed on the school grounds
  

  Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
  NA

  Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
  NA

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

  If you use herbicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
  NA

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

H. RECORD KEEPING

In the case of Sterling YMCA Children's Enrichment Center, 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, Cyndi Stone has assigned committee member Bob Panunzio 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, Cyndi Stone has assigned committee member Bob Panunzio 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 Sterling YMCA Children's Enrichment Center. 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.

I attest, to the best of my knowledge, that the above information is complete, accurate and true

________________________________________________	__/______/___
IPM Coordinator Signature	Date
________________________________________________	__/______/___
Administrator, Director, or Principal	Date

Outdoor IPM Plan originally submitted on: 10/2/2007 11:46:00 AM
Plan updated by Bob Panunzio on: 8/26/2010 9:55:00 AM