Leventhal: Lawn pesticide ban in Montgomery County likely

WASHINGTON — Montgomery County could enact a ban on pesticides if a vote Tuesday goes as Council President George Leventhal expects.

Under the proposal, using chemicals simply to achieve a greener lawn would be prohibited, but pesticides and herbicides could be used in certain cases — such as dealing with “noxious weeds, invasive species, stinging and biting insects,” Leventhal told reporters during a briefing Monday.

Leventhal said he has the five votes needed for the bill to pass. The Montgomery County Council is composed of nine members.

Leventhal said discussions with people around the county motivated him to promote the bill.

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