By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Almudena Abeyta, of this School 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 Donald McKay School on 5/1/2005 3:11:00 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 Donald McKay School 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,  Almudena Abeyta

Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the Donald McKay School 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 Donald McKay School 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 Donald McKay School are listed below:
1) Almudena Abeyta (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Almudena Abeyta
3) Ed  Guillen
4) Joyce Cuddyer

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 in writing with an administrator who then passes the information onto the IPM coordinator when necessary.

E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

Staff will be trained annually and taught the proper procedures for reporting sightings.

F. OUTDOOR MONITORING

The IPM plan will follow a Quarterly evaluation schedule. When pests are present, Donald McKay School has chosen an OUTDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of Quarterly inspections. When pests are absent the OUTDOOR monitoring schedule will consist of Quarterly 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..  Donald McKay School has prepared maps of the outdoor facility and identified the following priority areas for maintenance:

Landscaping
Flower beds located in playground and trees out front.

OutdoorGrounds
Areas surrounding dumpsters.



The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at Donald McKay School:



TURF PESTS		LANDSCAPING AND PLANT PESTS		OUTDOOR GROUNDS PESTS
		Weeds     Crabgrass Other		Pests     Ants     Stinging Insects Other     Ants Bees





LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT PLAN

The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: Flower beds located in playground and trees out front.

Cultural Practices

Monitoring Program:
Monitoring takes place quarterly. Location of landscape is on the playground; mostly shrubs and trees.

Soil Maintenance:
NA

Fertilizer Use Practices:
NA

Plant Care:
Water plants.

Watering:
Water plants on a regular basis; no irrigation system.



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
Crabgrass


Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
weeds - log

Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
Weeds - regular weeds

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

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

Describe or identify any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used
NA



OUTDOOR MANAGEMENT PLAN

The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: Areas surrounding dumpsters.

Cultural Practices

OUTDOOR GROUNDS GENERAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

Waste Disposal (trash containers and dumpsters):
Waster in removed on regular basis by the City of Boston.

Light Management:
NA

Excess Water Prevention:
We have a drainage system on our blacktop area.

Noxious Weed Management:
NA

Playgrounds (if applicable):
NA

Nuisance weeds in pavement:
NA

Storage Sheds (If applicable):
NA



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


Pests
Ants
Stinging Insects


Insects in playground area (if applicable)


Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
Teachers and Students record in log book.

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

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

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

Pesticide Product Name	Active Ingredient	EPA Registration Number	Target Pest	Rationale for use
Siege Gel	see EPA	241-313	roaches	kill roaches
Avert Gel	see EPA	409-466	roaches	kill roaches
Demand	see EPA	10182-361	Wasps, Bees	kill bees
Drax ant gel-sweet	see EPA	9444-131	ants	kill ants
drax ant gel-protein	see EPA	9444-135	ants	kill ants




• Insecticides are only applied by a certified and/or licensed applicator. 
• Insecticides are used only when monitoring has shown that insects are present. 
• Selective insecticides are used where possible instead of broad spectrum insecticides. 
• Insecticide chemical classes are rotated. 
• Insecticides that are applied preventatively are used only in areas where insects occurred and were documented the previous year and can be expected to occur in current season. 
• 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.
  students and teachers record sightings of weeds.

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

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

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

H. RECORD KEEPING

In the case of Donald McKay School, 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 Quarterly basis.

J. NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS & EXEMPTIONS

During the creation of this IPM plan, Almudena Abeyta has assigned committee member Almudena Abeyta 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, Almudena Abeyta has assigned committee member Almudena Abeyta 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 Donald McKay School. 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
Avert Gel	see EPA	409-466	roaches	kill roaches
Demand	see EPA	10182-361	Wasps, Bees	kill bees
Drax ant gel-sweet	see EPA	9444-131	ants	kill ants
Siege Gel	see EPA	241-313	roaches	kill roaches
drax ant gel-protein	see EPA	9444-135	ants	kill ants

M. WELL WATER SYSTEM

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