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Finally, some fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides also contain heavy metals that can further contaminate soil and local water.
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C. Michael White, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2025
The trees produce a natural herbicide in their seed pods and roots that prevents other plant growth below the tree.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Use a pre-emergence herbicide before winter if weeds have been taking over the lawn.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
Scientists have found that herbicides are most effective on weeds that are growing vigorously.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
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C. Michael White, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2025
The trees produce a natural herbicide in their seed pods and roots that prevents other plant growth below the tree.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Use a pre-emergence herbicide before winter if weeds have been taking over the lawn.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
Scientists have found that herbicides are most effective on weeds that are growing vigorously.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
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“Herbicide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/herbicide. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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herbicide
noun
her·bi·cide
ˈ(h)ər-bə-ˌsīd 
: a chemical substance used to destroy or stop plant growth
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