By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Mark Leonas, 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 VOC @ Cabot Manor on 4/22/2008 3:18:00 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 VOC @ Cabot Manor 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,  Mark Leonas

Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the VOC @ Cabot Manor 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 VOC @ Cabot Manor has selected the following as it’s IPM policy statement.

B.POLICY STATEMENT

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 VOC @ Cabot Manor are listed below:
1) Mark Leonas (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Jennifer Malone
3) Megnauth Balram
4) Shawn Bradley

D. COMMUNICATING IPM WITHIN THE FACILITY

Pest Management Personnel to Building Staff:

E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

F. OUTDOOR MONITORING

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..  VOC @ Cabot Manor has prepared maps of the outdoor facility and identified the following priority areas for maintenance:



The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at VOC @ Cabot Manor:



TURF PESTS		LANDSCAPING AND PLANT PESTS		OUTDOOR GROUNDS PESTS


H. RECORD KEEPING


In the case of VOC @ Cabot Manor, OUTDOOR monitoring records will be maintained through:


I. EVALUATING THE PROGRAM


The IPM plan will be evaluated on a basis.


J. NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS & EXEMPTIONS


During the creation of this IPM plan, Mark Leonas has assigned committee member 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, Mark Leonas has assigned committee member 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 VOC @ Cabot Manor. 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


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: 12/1/2005 1:14:00 PM Plan updated by Mark Leonas on: 4/22/2008 3:17:00 PM