New York law bans use of pesticides on school athletic fields
May 19, 2010
Measure signed by governor gives schools one year to end use of pesticides on playing fields
From The Syracuse Post-Standard: New York Gov. David Paterson has signed a bill that bans the use of pesticides on school athletic fields and day care playgrounds. Schools will have one year to stop applying pesticides on playing fields. They still will be able to use chemical treatments if a pest infestation breaks out.
