By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Lillian  DeBenedictis, 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 The Children's Place on 7/22/2010 1:43:00 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 The Children's Place 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,  Lillian  DeBenedictis

Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the The Children's Place 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 The Children's Place 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 The Children's Place are listed below:
1) Lillian  DeBenedictis (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Lillian  DeBenedictis
3) Angelo DeBenedictis
4) Connie Metivier

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 posts this information in a common viewing area dedicated to the subject of integrated pest management. In addition, the IPM coordinator also communicates information to the staff supervisors who then distribute the information to all the staff and occupants concerned.

Staff/Students communicate with their supervisors who then pass information onto the IPM coordinator.

E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

Students and staff will be informed that all areas must be cleaned up after activites with emphasis on no food being left in the school without being in proper containers.

F. OUTDOOR MONITORING

The IPM plan will follow a Annually evaluation schedule. When pests are present, The Children's Place has chosen an OUTDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of Daily inspections. When pests are absent the OUTDOOR monitoring schedule will consist of Weekly inspections.

The following technique will be used to monitor for pests:  The custodian would inspect the yard for any signs of pests.

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..  The Children's Place has prepared maps of the outdoor facility and identified the following priority areas for maintenance:

Landscaping
None

OutdoorGrounds
The area outside the fenced in yard is treated for mosquitos once a year.



The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at The Children's Place:



TURF PESTS		LANDSCAPING AND PLANT PESTS		OUTDOOR GROUNDS PESTS
		Other     None		Pests     Ants Weeds Noxious weeds noticed on the school grounds     Poison Ivy Other     None     None     None





LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT PLAN

The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: None

Cultural Practices

Monitoring Program:
None

Soil Maintenance:
None

Fertilizer Use Practices:
The grass is fertilized 3 times a year with a 10/10/10 fertilizer.

Plant Care:
None

Watering:
If there is a week without rain the lawn will be watered.



Tree and Shrub Diseases


Insects and Related Pests


Weeds




OUTDOOR MANAGEMENT PLAN

The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: The area outside the fenced in yard is treated for mosquitos once a year.

Cultural Practices

OUTDOOR GROUNDS GENERAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

Waste Disposal (trash containers and dumpsters):
All waste is put in barrels with liners and all waste is removed from the school at the end of the day. The waste is stored away from the school and brought to the dump 2 to 3 times a week.

Light Management:
No measures taken - no light problems.

Excess Water Prevention:
No toys or containers are left with standing water.

Noxious Weed Management:
The permiter of the school yard is checked for posin ivy and if any, it is pulled out.

Playgrounds (if applicable):
If any nests are observed, they are destroyed without using chemicals.

Nuisance weeds in pavement:
No weep problem.

Storage Sheds (If applicable):
None



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


Pests
Ants


Insects in playground area (if applicable)


Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
If ants are observed, they are monitored to be sure they are not going into the school.

Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
Black carpenter ants are very common and easy to identify.

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

If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
None are used.

Pesticide Product Name	Active Ingredient	EPA Registration Number	Target Pest	Rationale for use
None




Weeds
Noxious weeds noticed on the school grounds
Poison Ivy


Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
None

Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
None

Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
None

If you use herbicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
None used.

Pesticide Product Name	Active Ingredient	EPA Registration Number	Target Pest	Rationale for use
None

H. RECORD KEEPING

In the case of The Children's Place, 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, Lillian De Benedictis has assigned committee member Angelo DeBenedictis 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, Lillian De Benedictis has assigned committee member Angelo DeBenedictis 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 The Children's Place. 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
None
None

M. WELL WATER SYSTEM

The school has an on site well water system. No pesticide or fertilizer applications will take place within the Zone I of the well.

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

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IPM Coordinator Signature	Date
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Administrator, Director, or Principal	Date

Outdoor IPM Plan originally submitted on: 7/22/2010 1:22:00 PM
Plan updated by Lillian De Benedictis on: 7/22/2010 1:43:00 PM