By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Leigh-Ellen Ferreira, 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 Sea Stars on 12/7/2025 7:00:00 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 Sea Stars 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, Leigh-Ellen Ferreira

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

B.POLICY STATEMENT

It is the policy of this school to implement Integrated Pest Management procedures to control structural and landscape pests and minimize exposure of children, faculty, and staff to pesticides.

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 Sea Stars are listed below:
1) Leigh-Ellen Ferreira (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Leigh-Ellen Ferreira

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

E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

N/A

F. OUTDOOR MONITORING

The IPM plan will follow a Annually evaluation schedule. When pests are present, Sea Stars has chosen an OUTDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of Weekly inspections. When pests are absent the OUTDOOR monitoring schedule will consist of Weekly inspections.

The following technique will be used to monitor for pests: Reports from facility staff and students (pest reporting forms) would prompt the IPM coordinator to contact the facility’s Pest Management Professional who would then conduct a facility audit.

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

OutdoorGrounds
None



The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at Sea Stars:



TURF PESTS		LANDSCAPING AND PLANT PESTS		OUTDOOR GROUNDS PESTS
				Pests     Ants Other     none     none     None





OUTDOOR MANAGEMENT PLAN

The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: None

Cultural Practices

OUTDOOR GROUNDS GENERAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

Waste Disposal (trash containers and dumpsters):
Dumpsters emptied once a week

Light Management:
Outdoor lights only at night when no one is present.

Excess Water Prevention:
No water with excess water

Noxious Weed Management:
regular landscaping

Playgrounds (if applicable):
Walk through done on a weekly basis to determine if pestsare present.

Nuisance weeds in pavement:
regular landscaping

Storage Sheds (If applicable):
none



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


Pests
Ants


Insects in playground area (if applicable)


Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
Pest Control Professional will inspect outside perimeter of building monthly.

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

Provide details on the non-chemical control measures you have taken to manage the pests above.
Keep areas clean and free of debris.

If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
- 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.- Insecticides that are applied preventatively are used only in areas where there have been previously confirmed issues.

Pesticide Product Name	Active Ingredient	EPA Registration Number	Target Pest	Rationale for use
Demand CS	ambda-cyhalothrin	100-1066	ants. spiders, general crawling insects	exterior barrier spray




• 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 Sea Stars, OUTDOOR monitoring records will be maintained through: Inspecting outside perimeter of building for pest issues will be part of the monthly service performed by contracted Pest Professional.

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, Leigh-Ellen Ferreira has assigned committee memberLeigh-Ellen Ferreira 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, Leigh-Ellen Ferreira has assigned committee memberLeigh-Ellen Ferreira 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 Sea Stars. 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
Demand CS	ambda-cyhalothrin	100-1066	ants. spiders, general crawling insects	exterior barrier spray

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: 10/9/2024 5:50:00 PM
Plan updated by Leigh-Ellen Ferreira on: 12/7/2025 7:00:00 PM