Thesaurus results for PESTICIDE

pesticide

noun

as in poison

a chemical that is used to kill animals or insects that damage plants or crops The family farm has gradually moved away from the use of pesticides.

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Recent Examples on the Web Related article Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in pesticides used on food, in homes and on pets, study finds Although product labels advise restricted entry into fields for 12 hours after application, there is evidence that DCPA levels may remain unsafe for 25 days or more, the agency said. —

Maya Davis, CNN, 6 Aug. 2024 Like all citrus, lemon trees benefit from pre-emptive, regular applications of pesticides. —

Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2024 Another possibility is contamination from heavy metals or pesticides. —

Zoe Jaeger, Journal Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2024 To keep monarchs and other pollinators safe, skip pesticides and soap sprays and try these aphid control strategies instead: 1. —

Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pesticide

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