By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Bonnie Louvitakis, 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 Westover Early Childhood Center on 3/29/2010 9:11:00 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 Westover Early Childhood 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,  Bonnie Louvitakis

Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the Westover Early Childhood 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 Westover Early Childhood 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 Westover Early Childhood Center are listed below:
1) Bonnie Louvitakis (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Nish  Setian
3) Martin Bobowiec
4) Bonnie Louvitakis
5) Glenn Oseluk
6) Timothy Woods

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. In addition, the IPM coordinator also communicates information to the staff supervisors who then distribute the information to all the staff and occupants concerned.

Staff/Students communicate with their supervisors who then pass information onto the IPM coordinator.

E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

Staff are trained anually

F. OUTDOOR MONITORING

The IPM plan will follow a Annually evaluation schedule. When pests are present, Westover Early Childhood Center has chosen an OUTDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of Daily inspections. When pests are absent the OUTDOOR monitoring schedule will consist of Monthly 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..  Westover Early Childhood Center 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 Westover Early Childhood Center:



TURF PESTS		LANDSCAPING AND PLANT PESTS		OUTDOOR GROUNDS PESTS
				Pests     Ants     Mosquitoes & Flies     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):
n/a

Light Management:
n/a

Excess Water Prevention:
the area is well drained

Noxious Weed Management:
n/a

Playgrounds (if applicable):
visual inspection

Nuisance weeds in pavement:
n/a

Storage Sheds (If applicable):
storage shed are cleaned regularly



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


Pests
Ants
Mosquitoes & Flies
Stinging Insects


Insects in playground area (if applicable)
Yellow Jackets


Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
visual inspections

Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
Visual Inspections and pest control Professional

Provide details on the non-chemical control measures you have taken to manage the pests above.
Manual Nest Removal, Weed/Debris reduction and sealing openings in building exterior

If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
Eliminate Potential for Student/Staff Injury.

Pesticide Product Name	Active Ingredient	EPA Registration Number	Target Pest	Rationale for use
EcoExempt Jet	Rosemary Oil	N/A	Wasps	Abate Infestation
PT Wasp Freeze	Allethrin	499-362	Wasps	Abate Infestation
Tempo SC	Cyfluthrin	432-1363	Wasps	Abate Infestation
Tempo SC	Cyfluthrin	432-1363	Ants	Abate Infestation
Contrac Blox	Bromadiolone	12455-79	Rodents	Abate Infestation




• Insecticides are only applied by a certified and/or licensed applicator. 
• 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.
  

  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 Westover Early Childhood 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 Annually basis.

J. NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS & EXEMPTIONS

During the creation of this IPM plan, Janis Santos has assigned committee member Bonnie Louvitakis 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, Janis Santos has assigned committee member Bonnie Louvitakis 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 Westover Early Childhood 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
EcoExempt Jet	Rosemary Oil	N/A	Wasps	Abate Infestation
PT Wasp Freeze	Allethrin	499-362	Wasps	Abate Infestation
Tempo SC	Cyfluthrin	432-1363	Wasps	Abate Infestation
Tempo SC	Cyfluthrin	432-1363	Ants	Abate Infestation
Contrac Blox	Bromadiolone	12455-79	Rodents	Abate Infestation

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: 2/2/2005 10:45:00 AM
Plan updated by Bonnie Louvitakis on: 3/29/2010 9:11:00 PM