去年回国，我在小区散步。走着，走着，突然觉得特别刺鼻。左右看看，原来是工人在打农药。这样的事情，他们居然没通知居民。若是在美国，这是做是违法的。今天看学校邮件，得知这里的高中要打农药了。学校提前发出通知，提醒大家注意。差距呀，细节上的差距，决定了中美不一样的地方太多了！

6.  Pesticide Application - (Bermuda grass)

Bermuda Grass Field:  The purpose of this memorandum is to serve notice that the Grounds Service Department has scheduled a pesticide application for the Bermuda grass field. The date for the application is May 23 or 24, 2014. If unfavorable weather conditions or other extenuation circumstances arise, the intended pesticide application may have to be delayed or postponed to a later date. If the application cannot be made within 14 days of the original planned date a new notice will be issued. All precautions will be taken to insure the safety of students and staff however, state laws require that the following statement be included in this letter. The office of Pesticide Programs of the United States Environmental Protection Agency has stated that: “Where possible, persons who potentially are more sensitive, such as pregnant women and infants (less than two-years old), should avoid any unnecessary pesticide exposure.” A summary of the potential adverse effect of the pesticides is below.  Copies of any Material Safety Data Sheet and/or label for any pesticide being applied may be obtained by calling the school office.