biopesticide

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Recent Examples of biopesticide In addition to enzymes, Burr promoted agricultural innovations in the fields of robotics, sensors and biopesticides. Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2023 According to Daniel, charcoal acts as a natural biopesticide, keeping bugs and bacteria away from the plants and allows better airflow between the roots. Anna Braz, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2023 The biopesticide is the first environmentally safe molluscicide to use inside power plants. Lindsey Botts, The Arizona Republic, 25 Apr. 2022 One biopesticide, the common soil fungus Metarhizium acridum, has been used against locusts in recent years. Erik Stokstad, Science | AAAS, 4 June 2021 In addition to use as an oilseed crop, yellow mustard is also produced as condiment mustard, green manure, and as a biopesticide. oregonlive, 8 May 2021 The move brings nootkatone, considered a biopesticide, an insect repellent derived from natural ingredients, one step closer to inclusion in a consumer insecticide. Abby Smith, Washington Examiner, 10 Aug. 2020 He is worried that this new biopesticide could harm an insect or change the ecosystem in an unforeseen way. Amanda Morris, AZCentral.com, 15 Apr. 2020 Somalia is three weeks behind in receiving a shipment of biopesticides for locust control due to Covid-19 delays. Neha Wadekar, Quartz Africa, 10 Apr. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for biopesticide
Noun
  • As an official Bee City, Calgary has banned the spraying of pesticides and herbicides.
    Sofia Perez, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Habitat loss, pesticides and climate change are contributing to the issue.
    Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 10 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The gardener’s insecticide that killed the aphids on the roses, releasing the old, rich, scented breeze that had infected him with self-confidence.
    Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Protecting species:Botanical gardens emerge as a model of biodiversity for Arizona's butterfly populations Critical habitat would be established in California Biologists believe habitat destruction, insecticides, and the effects of climate change are responsible for the butterfly’s decline.
    Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 12 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Farmers using this solution have reported saving an average of 59% on herbicide costs.
    Sandy Carter, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • These issues are primarily driven by agriculture — particularly pesticide and herbicide use — and other forms of development.
    Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Other organic practices that might raise risk, Warriner said, include not adding chlorine to wash water, potentially causing cross-contamination during post-harvest washing, or using fungicide alternatives that are less effective than traditional fungicides at killing foodborne pathogens.
    Sarah Garone, Health, 25 Nov. 2024
  • A number of general disease-control fungicides found at garden centers list rust control on their labels.
    Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • One concern is that toxicants in the sharks’ livers can hinder production of vitellogenin, which becomes the yolk needed for egg cells.
    ByErik Stokstad, science.org, 19 July 2024
  • Since toxicants can be found in both healthy and unhealthy foods, this research suggests that some foods can contain a mix of components that are both beneficial and harmful for sleep.
    Erica Jansen, Discover Magazine, 19 Jan. 2024
Noun
  • Repellent can also help, as can treating your yard with acaricides — a type of pesticide focused on ticks and mites.
    Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Large-scale habitat control or acaricide (tick-killing) treatment of wildlife, though possible, can be difficult or not cost-effective for homeowners.
    Joyce Sakamoto, Washington Post, 18 June 2018

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“Biopesticide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biopesticide. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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