Recent Examples on the WebRacheal Thacker, a pesticides and solid waste technician with the tribes, said residents at the time were likely unaware of the dangers related to handling the chemicals stored there.—Gabe Stern, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2024 Home gardeners can also use a spray program to manage pests, but many backyard growers do not like using pesticides in the landscape.—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2024 That’s because these pollutants tend to originate from industrial processes, mining activities, or agricultural practices using certain fertilizers and pesticides.—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 12 Aug. 2024 The report emphasizes the need for stricter regulations on pesticide use and better ways to use pesticides without exposing so many people, experts said.—Maggie O'Neill, Health, 9 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pesticide
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