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Recent Examples of fungicide
At the same time, fungicide and herbicide rates did not increase, suggesting the need for more intensive insect control drove the insecticide change.
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Byerik Stokstad, science.org, 5 Sep. 2024
But that risk did not come to pass, thanks in part to the fact that Corteva, which produces fungicides, herbicides, insecticides and seed treatments that protect against weeds and diseases, is located at least half a mile from any residential areas, said Fire Prevention Capt. Joe Ottolini.
—Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2024
Two options for dealing with this disease according to Dr. Lubell, are to select resistant phlox cultivars or to pre-emptively spray with a least toxic substance like potassium bicarbonate or your fungicide of choice.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2024
New lawns are susceptible to fungal leaf spots; apply a fungicide to help reduce decline.
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—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2024
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Byerik Stokstad, science.org, 5 Sep. 2024
But that risk did not come to pass, thanks in part to the fact that Corteva, which produces fungicides, herbicides, insecticides and seed treatments that protect against weeds and diseases, is located at least half a mile from any residential areas, said Fire Prevention Capt. Joe Ottolini.
—Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2024
Two options for dealing with this disease according to Dr. Lubell, are to select resistant phlox cultivars or to pre-emptively spray with a least toxic substance like potassium bicarbonate or your fungicide of choice.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2024
New lawns are susceptible to fungal leaf spots; apply a fungicide to help reduce decline.
38.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2024
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Four agrochemical companies now control the vast majority of commercial seeds in the U.S., along with most of the insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides sold for agricultural use, as well as the digital technology used for harvest.Ali Martin, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Oct. 2024
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Use of herbicides has had similar impacts, and forest destruction in Mexico is shrinking the size of their wintering sites.Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024
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The Environmental Protection Agency actually classifies capsaicin as a biochemical pesticide and animal repellant.Amiah Taylor, Discover Magazine, 13 Nov. 2024
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There should be a compulsory living wage for sustainable farming roles and more work to reduce pesticide and fertiliser use.Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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While traditional farming methods avoid insecticides and fertilizers, the soccer fields are another story.Mariana Martínez Barba and Julitàn Trejo Bax, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Nov. 2024
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Pest control professionals sprayed the affected areas with insecticides on Oct 21., followed by a final spray on Oct. 23.Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024
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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
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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
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“Fungicide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fungicide. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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