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 Early Education & Care @ Mt Carmel on 2/19/2010 11:32:00 AM 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 Early Education & Care @ Mt Carmel 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 Early Education & Care @ Mt Carmel 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 Early Education & Care @ Mt Carmel 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 VOC Early Education & Care @ Mt Carmel are listed below:
1) Mark Leonas (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Maria Perez
3) Megnauth Balram
4) Guy George

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

Traininig done at time of hire and then periodically in a group traing program

F. OUTDOOR MONITORING

The IPM plan will follow a Annually evaluation schedule. When pests are present, VOC Early Education & Care @ Mt Carmel has chosen an OUTDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of Monthly inspections. When pests are absent the OUTDOOR monitoring schedule will consist of Monthly 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..  VOC Early Education & Care @ Mt Carmel has prepared maps of the outdoor facility and identified the following priority areas for maintenance:

OutdoorGrounds
Exterior perimeter of property



The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at VOC Early Education & Care @ Mt Carmel:



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: Exterior perimeter of property

Cultural Practices

OUTDOOR GROUNDS GENERAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

Waste Disposal (trash containers and dumpsters):
Exterior trash containers are inspected and emptied as needed on a daily basis. Dumpsters are emptied on a regular basis

Light Management:
Not applicable

Excess Water Prevention:
Regular maintenance on exterior to check for proper drainage.

Noxious Weed Management:
physical removal as needed

Playgrounds (if applicable):
Plug or seal possible holes where stinging insect would be likely to build nests.

Nuisance weeds in pavement:
Physical removal.

Storage Sheds (If applicable):
No food stuffs are stored in shed. Pest management specialist inspects regularly.



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.
Students, Teachers, and Staff would report any instances of activity to IPM coordinator who then would contact Premier Pest Control if needed.

Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
Inpection by Premier Pest Control

Provide details on the non-chemical control measures you have taken to manage the pests above.
Physical removal, vacuums. Exclusion techniques.

If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
Only as a last resort.

Pesticide Product Name	Active Ingredient	EPA Registration Number	Target Pest	Rationale for use
cy-kick cs	cyfluthrin	499-304	stinging insects, ants, ticks, spiders	only as last resort




• Insecticides are only applied by a certified and/or licensed applicator. 
• Insecticides are used only when monitoring has shown that insects are present. 
• 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.
  Weekly inspection

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

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

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

H. RECORD KEEPING

In the case of VOC Early Education & Care @ Mt Carmel, 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, Mark Leonas has assigned committee member Guy George 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 Mark Leonas 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 Early Education & Care @ Mt Carmel. 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
cy-kick cs	cyfluthrin	499-304	stinging insects, ants, ticks, spiders	only as last resort

M. WELL WATER SYSTEM

The school does not have its own on site well water system.

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: 12/1/2005 1:05:00 PM
Plan updated by Mark Leonas on: 2/19/2010 11:32:00 AM