By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Marcel Sanchez, 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 Falmouth High School on 4/9/2024 9:27:00 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 Falmouth High 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, Marcel Sanchez

Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the Falmouth High 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 Falmouth High 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 Falmouth High School are listed below:
1) Marcel Sanchez (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)

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 and students are made aware of IPM programs annually.

F. OUTDOOR MONITORING

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

OutdoorGrounds
Building edges, walks, fields and other play areas.



The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at Falmouth High School:



TURF PESTS		LANDSCAPING AND PLANT PESTS		OUTDOOR GROUNDS PESTS
				Insects observed in and around outdoor grounds of school property.     Mosquitoes & Flies Other     none known     none known     none known





OUTDOOR MANAGEMENT PLAN

The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: Building edges, walks, fields and other play areas.

Cultural Practices

OUTDOOR GROUNDS GENERAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

Waste Disposal (trash containers and dumpsters):
Regular proactive program in place.

Light Management:
Only necessary lighting is used

Excess Water Prevention:
excess water is monitored and corrected as needed

Noxious Weed Management:
manual removal of weeds school club maintain the garden

Playgrounds (if applicable):
pre-season inspection and nest removal

Nuisance weeds in pavement:
manual removal

Storage Sheds (If applicable):
check by school staff regularily



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


Pests
Mosquitoes & Flies


Insects in playground area (if applicable)


Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
Generally know to be present

Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
Cape Cod Mosquito Control Project

Provide details on the non-chemical control measures you have taken to manage the pests above.
check and address any standing water containers

If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
To prevent mosquito born illness

Pesticide Product Name	Active Ingredient	EPA Registration Number	Target Pest	Rationale for use
Altosid	Methoprene	2724-448	mosquito	prevention
Aquabac G	Baccillus thuringiensis		mosquito	prevention
Aquabac XT	Bacillus thuringiensis		mosquito	prevention
Vectolex WSP	bacillus spharericus		mosquito	prevention
EcoVia EC	Plant Oils		Ticks
Contrac with Lumitrack	Bromadiole	12455-133	mice	Used if and when evidence of mice dropping is seen
Award Turf Fertilizer	Urea	57131-14	grubs	Pre-emergent for broadleaf weeds/grubs




• 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. 

  Weeds
  Noxious weeds noticed on the school grounds
  

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

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

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

  If you use herbicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
  none used

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

H. RECORD KEEPING

In the case of Falmouth High 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, Dr.Alan Harris has assigned committee memberFrank Romano 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, Dr.Alan Harris has assigned committee memberFrank Romano 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 Falmouth High 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
Altosid	Methoprene	2724-448	mosquito	prevention
Aquabac G	Baccillus thuringiensis		mosquito	prevention
Aquabac XT	Bacillus thuringiensis		mosquito	prevention
Vectolex WSP	bacillus spharericus		mosquito	prevention
EcoVia EC	Plant Oils		Ticks
Contrac with Lumitrack	Bromadiole	12455-133	mice	Used if and when evidence of mice dropping is seen
Award Turf Fertilizer	Urea	57131-14	grubs	Pre-emergent for broadleaf weeds/grubs

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: 12/9/2008 10:15:00 AM
Plan updated by Marcel Sanchez on: 4/9/2024 9:27:00 AM