By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Caroline Robbins, of this School and the Pest Management Professionals described above acknowledge, and agree to the terms of this OUTDOOR integrated pest management plan.
In compliance with the Act Protecting Children and Families from Harmful Pesticides the Little Mustangs Preschool Academy on 2/11/2019 12:23:00 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 Little Mustangs Preschool Academy 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, Caroline Robbins Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the Little Mustangs Preschool Academy 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 Little Mustangs Preschool Academy has selected the following as it’s IPM policy statement.
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 Little Mustangs Preschool Academy are listed below:
1) Caroline Robbins (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Ted Thomas
3) Caroline Robbins
4) David Thomson
5) Steve Buono
6) Paul Riccardi
7) Maureen Heffernan
Pest Management Personnel to Building Staff:
Information is supplied as required
The IPM Coordinator will meet with staff to discuss
The IPM plan will follow a Monthly evaluation schedule. When pests are present, Little Mustangs Preschool Academy has chosen an OUTDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of Monthly inspections. When pests are absent the OUTDOOR monitoring schedule will consist of Monthly inspections.The following technique will be used to monitor for pests: All facility personnel have reporting forms
Outdoor property includes the turf, landscaping, and the outdoor grounds such as building exterior, playground equipment, etc.. Little Mustangs Preschool Academy has prepared maps of the outdoor facility and identified the following priority areas for maintenance:
Turf
play areas
Landscaping
Low priority. We do not have a lot of shrubs, etc
OutdoorGrounds
Outdoor play areas
The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at Little Mustangs Preschool Academy:
| TURF PESTS | | LANDSCAPING AND
PLANT PESTS | | OUTDOOR GROUNDS
PESTS |
Surface and/or thatch pests
| | | Ants |
Weeds
| | | Dandelions, plaintains, ground ivy, cinquefoil |
Other | | | | |
Pests
| | | Ants | | | Stinging Insects |
Insects in playground area (if applicable)
| | | Yellow Jackets | | | Digger Bees |
Other | |
TURF MANAGEMENT PLAN
The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: play areas
Cultural Practices
Mowing:
mow as needed, clippings removed
Aeration:
WE do not areate
Water Management:
No watering is done
Fertilization:
No fertilization is done
Equipment Maintenance:
We maintain our equipment as specified in equipment manuals
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.
Insects/pests under the soil or root zone
Surface and/or thatch pests
Ants
Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
We inspect all areas for any pest activity
Provide information on how you identified the species of pests above.
Visual inspection
Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
We do not treat. Buono Pest does all of our ap0plications
Describe any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used, if any.
We have no plans to treat with alternative measures at this time
If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
Any insecticides are applied by Buono Pest
Pesticide
Product
Name | Active
Ingredient | EPA Registration
Number | Target
Pest | Rationale
for use |
| Vectolex WSP | Bacillus sphaericus | 73049-20 | TICS | Public Health |
| Altosid XR | Methoprene | 2724-421 | TICS | Public Health |
| Fourstar briquets | Bacillus | 83362-3 | TICS | Public Health |
| Altosid WSP | Methoprene | 2724-448 | TICS | Public Health |
| Zenivex | Etoenpros | 2724-791 | TICS | Public Health |
- Insecticides are only applied by a certified and/or licensed applicator.
Weeds
Dandelions, plaintains, ground ivy, cinquefoil
Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
Visual inspections are ongoing
Provide information on how you identified the species of pests above.
Buono Pest informed us of issue
Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
Notified to be vigilant when outside, wear protective clothing
Describe any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used, if any.
We do not use alternative measures at this time
If you use herbicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
We do not use herbicides
LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT PLAN
The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: Low priority. We do not have a lot of shrubs, etc
Cultural Practices
Monitoring Program:
Visual inspections done frequently
Soil Maintenance:
We do not have a plan in place
Fertilizer Use Practices:
We do not use fertilizer
Plant Care:
We do minimal plant care
Watering:
We do not water
Tree and Shrub Diseases
Insects and Related Pests
Weeds
OUTDOOR MANAGEMENT PLAN
The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: Outdoor play areas
Cultural Practices
OUTDOOR GROUNDS GENERAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
Waste Disposal (trash containers and dumpsters):
All outdoor trash barrels are emptied daily, or more frequently as needed
Light Management:
We have installed LED motion lights in outdoor areas
Excess Water Prevention:
All standing water is removed
Noxious Weed Management:
These weeds will be removed ad needed
Playgrounds (if applicable):
Visual inspections are done frequently
Nuisance weeds in pavement:
These areas are treated as necessary
Storage Sheds (If applicable):
We do not have any storage sheds
Insects observed in and around outdoor grounds of school property.
Ants
Stinging Insects
Pests
Ants
Stinging Insects
Insects in playground area (if applicable)
Digger Bees
Yellow Jackets
Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
Buono Pest provides this treatment
Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
Visual inspection, reports
Provide details on the non-chemical control measures you have taken to manage the pests above.
Buono Pest provides this treatment
If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
Buono Pest provides this treatment
Pesticide
Product
Name | Active
Ingredient | EPA Registration
Number | Target
Pest | Rationale
for use |
| Vectolex WSP | Bacillus sphaericus | 73049-20 | TICS | Public Health |
| Altosid XR | Methoprene | 2724-421 | TICS | Public Health |
| Fourstar briquets | Bacillus thuringiensis var | 83362-3 | TICS | Public Health |
| Altosid WSP | Methroprene | 2724-448 | TICS | Public Health |
| Zenivex | Etoenpros | 2724-791 | TICS | Public Health |
- 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.
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.