Kyung Won Kim of US Taekwondo Center, 413-532-8888. By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Myoung ho Jun, of this School Age Childcare Program 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 US Taekwondo Center on 9/10/2009 6:43:00 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 US Taekwondo 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, Myoung ho Jun Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the US Taekwondo 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 US Taekwondo 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 US Taekwondo Center are listed below:
1) Myoung ho Jun (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Myoung ho Jun
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.
Staff/Students communicate with their supervisors who then pass information onto the IPM coordinator.
E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF
yearly on a staff seminar.
F. OUTDOOR MONITORING
The IPM plan will follow a Monthly evaluation schedule. When pests are present, US Taekwondo Center has chosen an OUTDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of Weekly 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 personnel (pest reporting forms) would prompt the IPM coordinator to setup monitoring traps, which would be used to identity the pest and determine its abundance.
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.. US Taekwondo Center has prepared maps of the outdoor facility and identified the following priority areas for maintenance:
Landscaping
no landscaping. closest to what we have is a nearby park.
The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at US Taekwondo Center:
| TURF PESTS | | LANDSCAPING AND
PLANT PESTS | | OUTDOOR GROUNDS
PESTS |
| | | | |
LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT PLAN
The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: no landscaping. closest to what we have is a nearby park.
Cultural Practices
Monitoring Program:
closest outdoor area is a nearby park.
Soil Maintenance:
closest outdoor ares is a nearby park.
Fertilizer Use Practices:
closest outdoor area is a nearby park.
Plant Care:
closest outdoor area is a nearby park.
Watering:
closest outdoor area is a nearby park.
Tree and Shrub 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.
If you use fungicides, describe your rationale for using them in for the pests above.
Describe or identify any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used
Insects and Related Pests
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 you have taken to manage the pests above.
If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
Describe or identify any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used
Weeds
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.
Describe or identify any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used
H. RECORD KEEPING
In the case of US Taekwondo 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 Monthly basis.
J. NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS & EXEMPTIONS
During the creation of this IPM plan, Master Jun has assigned committee member Myoung ho Jun 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, Master Jun has assigned committee member Myoung ho Jun 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 US Taekwondo 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 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 _____ __/______/___
IPM Coordinator Signature Date / _ /
Administrator, Director, or Principal Date Outdoor IPM Plan originally submitted on: 9/10/2009 6:42:00 PM
Plan updated by kyung won Kim on: 9/10/2009 6:43:00 PM |