By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, rose nobrega, 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 knowledge beginnings on 2/11/2005 2:30:00 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 knowledge beginnings 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,  rose nobrega

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

B.POLICY STATEMENT

Structural and landscape pests can pose significant problems for people and property. Pesticides can pose risks to people, property, and the environment. It is therefore the policy of this school to incorporate Integrated Pest Management (IPM) procedures for control of structural and landscape pests. The objective of this program is to provide necessary pest control while minimizing pesticide use.

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 knowledge beginnings are listed below:
1) rose nobrega (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)
2) rose nobrega
3) jennifer warren

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

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

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

Turf
the playground areas

Landscaping
none that i am aware of

OutdoorGrounds
none that i am aware of



The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at knowledge beginnings:



TURF PESTS		LANDSCAPING AND PLANT PESTS		OUTDOOR GROUNDS PESTS
Other		Other		Other     na     na     na




TURF MANAGEMENT PLAN

The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: the playground areas

Cultural Practices

Mowing:
the landscaping is done by sja landscaping one a monthly basis

Aeration:
not sure contact landscapers

Water Management:
we have automatic sprinklers that turn on aroung 6 am in the spring thru fall

Fertilization:
would have to contact landscaping company for detailed info

Equipment Maintenance:
would have to contact landscaping company for info



Turfgrass 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.


Describe any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used, if any.


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


Pesticide Product Name	Active Ingredient	EPA Registration Number	Target Pest	Rationale for use




Insects/pests under the soil or root zone


Surface and/or thatch pests


Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.


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


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


Describe any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used, if any.


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


Pesticide Product Name	Active Ingredient	EPA Registration Number	Target Pest	Rationale for use




Weeds


Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.


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


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


Describe any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used, if any.


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


Pesticide Product Name	Active Ingredient	EPA Registration Number	Target Pest	Rationale for use






LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT PLAN

The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: none that i am aware of

Cultural Practices

Monitoring Program:
monthly monitoring

Soil Maintenance:
mulching is when needed

Fertilizer Use Practices:
would have to contact landscaping company for info

Plant Care:
would have to contact landscaping company for info

Watering:
watering is done daily in the spring-fall in the early morning



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


Pesticide Product Name	Active Ingredient	EPA Registration Number	Target Pest	Rationale for use




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


Pesticide Product Name	Active Ingredient	EPA Registration Number	Target Pest	Rationale for use




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


Pesticide Product Name	Active Ingredient	EPA Registration Number	Target Pest	Rationale for use






OUTDOOR MANAGEMENT PLAN

The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: none that i am aware of

Cultural Practices

Light Management:
lights are on timers

Excess Water Prevention:
na

Noxious Weed Management:
play areas are fenced off and maintained by landscapers

Playgrounds (if applicable):
bain is contact to take care of problem

Nuisance weeds in pavement:
there are none at this time

Storage Sheds (If applicable):
na



Insects observed in and around outdoor grounds of school property.


Pests


Insects in playground area (if applicable)


Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
no pest listed

Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
no pest listed

Provide details on the non-chemical control measures you have taken to manage the pests above.
no pest listed

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

Pesticide Product Name	Active Ingredient	EPA Registration Number	Target Pest	Rationale for use




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

  Weeds
  Noxious weeds noticed on the school grounds
  

  Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
  no pest listed

  Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
  no pest listed

  Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
  no pest listed

  If you use herbicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
  no pest listed

  Pesticide Product Name	Active Ingredient	EPA Registration Number	Target Pest	Rationale for use

  
  

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


H. RECORD KEEPING


In the case of knowledge beginnings, OUTDOOR monitoring records will be maintained through: Staff/Students communicate with their supervisors who then pass information onto the IPM coordinator.


I. EVALUATING THE PROGRAM


The IPM plan will be evaluated on a Staff/Students communicate with their supervisors who then pass information onto the IPM coordinator. basis.


J. NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS & EXEMPTIONS


During the creation of this IPM plan, rose nobrega/jennifer warren has assigned committee member Staff/Students communicate with their supervisors who then pass information onto the IPM coordinator. 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, rose nobrega/jennifer warren has assigned committee member Staff/Students communicate with their supervisors who then pass information onto the IPM coordinator. 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 knowledge beginnings. 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.

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: 2/11/2005 2:30:00 PM Plan updated by jennifer warren on: 2/11/2005 2:30:00 PM