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ProPublica began submitting a series of detailed inquiries to the agency about the pesticide starting in January.
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Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 1 May 2024
Two especially problematic issues for the region are flooding and water quality, especially the presence of bacteria from sewage overflows, and chemicals from fertilizers and pesticides.
—Jennifer Dixon, Detroit Free Press, 20 Apr. 2024
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Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 1 May 2024
Two especially problematic issues for the region are flooding and water quality, especially the presence of bacteria from sewage overflows, and chemicals from fertilizers and pesticides.
—Jennifer Dixon, Detroit Free Press, 20 Apr. 2024
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“Pesticide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pesticide. Accessed 5 May. 2024.
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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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