Recent Examples on the WebMonterey County ranked seventh among California’s 58 counties for the most number of pesticides applied, with more than 9 million pounds used on 6.5 million acres.—Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024 The traces of pesticides were found as part of routine audit procedures, according to a statement from Yogi.—Emilee Coblentz, USA TODAY, 21 May 2024 Its active ingredient is a pesticide called Firponil, which was approved for use in the United States in 1996.—Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 20 May 2024 Each batch is third-party tested for ingredient purity, pesticides, heavy metals, microbes, allergens, and other contaminants.—Casey Seiden, Parents, 19 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for pesticide
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