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For a movement built partly around concern over pesticides and environmental toxins, that was not a side issue.
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Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
The Environmental Working Group announced its support for California Assembly Bill 1603, which aims to ban the use, sale, and manufacture of PFAS pesticides used on crops statewide by 2035.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Drawbacks of Using Garlic to Deter Pests Like most pesticides, garlic sprays don't discriminate between pests and beneficial insects.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
To make your lawn more inviting, skip harsh pesticides and chemical treatments whenever possible.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
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Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
The Environmental Working Group announced its support for California Assembly Bill 1603, which aims to ban the use, sale, and manufacture of PFAS pesticides used on crops statewide by 2035.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Drawbacks of Using Garlic to Deter Pests Like most pesticides, garlic sprays don't discriminate between pests and beneficial insects.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
To make your lawn more inviting, skip harsh pesticides and chemical treatments whenever possible.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
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“Pesticide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pesticide. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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pesticide
noun
pes·ti·cide
ˈpes-tə-ˌsīd 
: a substance used to destroy pests
pesticidal
adjective
ˌpes-tə-ˈsīd-ᵊl
Medical Definition
pesticide
noun
pes·ti·cide
ˈpes-tə-ˌsīd
: an agent used to destroy pests
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