Government takes one more step at exposing the harmful nature of pesticides

Senate approves pesticide ban at K-8 schools

By Robert Miller THE NEWS-TIMES

In New Milford’s elementary and middle schools, kids get grass stains devoid of any chemical residue.

"We don’t apply pesticides to our fields," the schools’ facilities manager John Calhoun said Thursday. "The grass grows really well on its own."

If, as expected, the state House of Representatives follows the lead of the Senate, New Milford’s lawn care practices — creating green lawns in every sense of the word — will become standard operating procedure in the state.

On Wednesday, the Senate voted unanimously to ban the use of lawn-care pesticides and herbicides on the lawns surrounding day-care centers, primary schools, and middle schools up to eighth grade.

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I love how the school facilities manager, seemingly incredulous, exclaims; "The grass grows really well on its own." Just an observation from one humble observer. Isn't that why pretty much everyone owns a lawnmower. No one ever debates; "Should we mow the lawn this year, or not?" But there are many homeowners and property managers who ask the question, "Is lawn fertilizing in the budget?"