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 of pesticide
Contaminants: Be sure to wash sweet potatoes thoroughly to remove any bacteria, dirt, or pesticide residues.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
Kennedy is an attorney who has built a loyal following over several decades of people who admire his lawsuits against major pesticide and pharmaceutical companies.
—Amanda Seitz, Chicago Tribune, 14 Nov. 2024
Kennedy, who President-elect Donald Trump has picked as his nominee for secretary of the Health and Human Services Department, has advocated for banning artificial food coloring and pesticides.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024
New Wave Enviro 10 Stage Plus Water Filter This 10-stage filtration system eliminates bacteria, chlorine, lead, mercury and pesticides.
—Bestreviews, Sun Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
Kennedy is an attorney who has built a loyal following over several decades of people who admire his lawsuits against major pesticide and pharmaceutical companies.
—Amanda Seitz, Chicago Tribune, 14 Nov. 2024
Kennedy, who President-elect Donald Trump has picked as his nominee for secretary of the Health and Human Services Department, has advocated for banning artificial food coloring and pesticides.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024
New Wave Enviro 10 Stage Plus Water Filter This 10-stage filtration system eliminates bacteria, chlorine, lead, mercury and pesticides.
—Bestreviews, Sun Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024
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Baffled by the fact that Curtis knew nothing of the very poison he was accused of using to try and kill the President, the suspicion that Curtis was being framed was rising.Barry Levitt, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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Whatever your poison, the Plus features a low-maintenance, clean and quiet Gates Carbon Drive CDX belt.Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 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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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
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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
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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
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Farmers using this solution have reported saving an average of 59% on herbicide costs.Sandy Carter, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The diet has been linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and related conditions like obesity, high cholesterol and hypertension.Randi Richardson, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Multiple clinical trials are also underway to determine what other diseases GLP-1 drugs may potentially protect against.Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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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
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A number of general disease-control fungicides found at garden centers list rust control on their labels.Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Nov. 2024
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New entries include Treacy; Camilla’s go-to hairdresser for the past 30 years Jo Hansford; designers Fiona Clare, Mr. Roy and Anna Valentine, who designed her wedding dress, and beauty consultant Deborah Mitchell, who has provided the queen with bee venom facials for 18 years.Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 19 Dec. 2024
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Actress dies after reportedly consuming frog venom at spiritual cleansing retreat.Fox News, Fox News, 6 Dec. 2024
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Fipronil is also high toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates.Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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According to Apolo, theobromine, an alkaloid in the cacao beans used to make chocolate, makes chocolate toxic to canines.Kelli Bender, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Pesticide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pesticide. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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