By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Constance McEwan, 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 Houghton School on 12/22/2008 10:10:00 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 Houghton 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,  Constance McEwan

Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the Houghton 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 Houghton 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 Houghton School are listed below:
1) Constance McEwan (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Rick Eckhardt
3) Anthony Cipro
4) Constance McEwan
5) Peter Brennan

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 puts in log book, custodian relays info to IPM Coordinator who calls Pest Management Professional if necessary

E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

Annual overview

F. OUTDOOR MONITORING

The IPM plan will follow a Annually evaluation schedule. When pests are present, Houghton School has chosen an OUTDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of Daily 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..  Houghton School 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 Houghton School:



TURF PESTS		LANDSCAPING AND PLANT PESTS		OUTDOOR GROUNDS PESTS
				Pests     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):
custodians keep surrounding area clean, trash disposal company keeps container

Light Management:
lights are off when school is empty

Excess Water Prevention:
keep areas free from water and remove any containers that may catch water

Noxious Weed Management:
visual inspections and any weeds are cut and or pulled if found

Playgrounds (if applicable):
visual inspections and any nests found will be hosed down or vaccuumed

Nuisance weeds in pavement:
weeds are cut or pulled

Storage Sheds (If applicable):
storage areas are kept closed and custodian do visual inspections for any sign of rodents



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


Pests
Stinging Insects


Insects in playground area (if applicable)
Yellow Jackets


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

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

Provide details on the non-chemical control measures you have taken to manage the pests above.
hose down or vaccuum any nests found

If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
infestation or large nests that may pose a health threat

Pesticide Product Name	Active Ingredient	EPA Registration Number	Target Pest	Rationale for use
Tempo SC Ultra		flying insects	yellow jackets	infestation




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

  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 Houghton 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 Annually basis.

J. NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS & EXEMPTIONS

During the creation of this IPM plan, Anthony Cipro, Principal has assigned committee member Constance McEwan 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, Anthony Cipro, Principal has assigned committee member Constance McEwan 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 Houghton 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
Tempo SC Ultra		flying insects	yellow jackets	infestation

M. WELL WATER SYSTEM

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