By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Therinda Taillefer, 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 Tom Thumb on 8/24/2009 12:37:00 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 Tom Thumb 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,  Therinda Taillefer

Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the Tom Thumb 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 Tom Thumb has selected the following as it’s IPM policy statement.

B.POLICY STATEMENT

the only outdoor area that is used by the children and staff is the playground. The playground is entirley fenced in and is kept locked, it prevents animals, especially cats, from entering the playground and defecating in the sand. The playground is all sand. The only problem that we may have will most likely be yellow-jackets in the spring. Tom Thumb Pre-School will contact Auburn & Holden Pest Control if some type of pesiticide needs to be used.

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 Tom Thumb are listed below:
1) Therinda Taillefer (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Therinda Taillefer
3) Brian Sheridan
4) Annette Lindstrom
5) Mike Gurriere

D. COMMUNICATING IPM WITHIN THE FACILITY

Pest Management Personnel to Building Staff:


same as indoor

Staff/Students communicate in writing and leave this information in a common “drop box” for the IPM coordinator to review and pass onto the Pest Management Professional if necessary.

E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

same as indoor

F. OUTDOOR MONITORING

The IPM plan will follow a Semiannually evaluation schedule. When pests are present, Tom Thumb 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:  Reports from facility staff and students (pest reporting forms) would prompt the IPM coordinator to contact the facility’s Pest Management Professional who would then conduct a facility audit.

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..  Tom Thumb has prepared maps of the outdoor facility and identified the following priority areas for maintenance:

OutdoorGrounds
playground



The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at Tom Thumb:



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





OUTDOOR MANAGEMENT PLAN

The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: playground

Cultural Practices

OUTDOOR GROUNDS GENERAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

Waste Disposal (trash containers and dumpsters):
the only nearby building is a shed no dumpsters involved

Light Management:
kids play during the day

Excess Water Prevention:
no stagnant water on property

Noxious Weed Management:
none in or around the playground

Playgrounds (if applicable):
weekly monitoring of the yellow-jackets or any other stinging insect

Nuisance weeds in pavement:
no weed problem in pavement

Storage Sheds (If applicable):
the shed is away from both the school property and playground but monitoring is involved anyways



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


Pests
Stinging Insects


Insects in playground area (if applicable)
Yellow Jackets


Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
teachers monitor the playground daily if insects are near

Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
the pest management worker identified pests after he was contacted

Provide details on the non-chemical control measures you have taken to manage the pests above.
water is used to stun the pests and remove them with no need of chemicals and this itself is rarely needed

If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
no insecticides are needed

Weeds
Noxious weeds noticed on the school grounds


Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.


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


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


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

H. RECORD KEEPING

In the case of Tom Thumb, 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 Semiannually basis.

J. NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS & EXEMPTIONS

During the creation of this IPM plan, Therinda R. Taillefer has assigned committee member Therinda Taillefer 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, Therinda R. Taillefer has assigned committee member Annette Lindstrom 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 Tom Thumb. 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.