By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Millie Eck, 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 The Magic Years Preschool,Inc. on 3/9/2009 7:58:00 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 Magic Years Preschool,Inc. 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,  Millie Eck

Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the The Magic Years Preschool,Inc. 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 Magic Years Preschool,Inc. 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 Magic Years Preschool,Inc. are listed below:
1) Millie Eck (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Lonna Marinaro

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

Information from the specialist is shared with staff

F. OUTDOOR MONITORING

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

OutdoorGrounds
Playground equipment area



The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at The Magic Years Preschool,Inc.:



TURF PESTS		LANDSCAPING AND PLANT PESTS		OUTDOOR GROUNDS PESTS
				Pests     Ants     Stinging Insects Insects in playground area (if applicable)     Yellow Jackets Other     N/A     N/A     N/A





OUTDOOR MANAGEMENT PLAN

The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: Playground equipment area

Cultural Practices

OUTDOOR GROUNDS GENERAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

Waste Disposal (trash containers and dumpsters):
N/A

Light Management:
N/A

Excess Water Prevention:
N/A

Noxious Weed Management:
Visual inspections and if necessary notify pest mgmt company

Playgrounds (if applicable):
Visual inspections and if necessary notify pest mgmt company

Nuisance weeds in pavement:
Visual inspections and if necessary notify pest mgmt company

Storage Sheds (If applicable):
N/A



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


Pests
Ants
Stinging Insects


Insects in playground area (if applicable)
Yellow Jackets


Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
Traps are inspected daily

Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
They have been identified by our licensed pest mgmt company

Provide details on the non-chemical control measures you have taken to manage the pests above.
The school places sticky traps out at night

If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
Insecticides are used only by our pest control mgmt company

• 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. 
• 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.
  Grounds are covered with mulch and weeds are not a problem

  Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
  No weeds

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

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

H. RECORD KEEPING

In the case of The Magic Years Preschool,Inc., 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, Mellina Eck has assigned committee member Lonna Marinaro 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, Mellina Eck has assigned committee member Lonna Marinaro 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 Magic Years Preschool,Inc.. 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.