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The herbicide from Vietnam that haunts him.
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Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 1 Jan. 2026
Pesticides, herbicides and synthetic fertilizers will not be permitted.
—Sacbee.com, 1 Jan. 2026
Even herbicides that target only broadleaf weeds can damage certain grass species, especially during early spring growth.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2025
The letter notes that high levels of phosphorus in the creek, above state standards near Covered Bridge Park, would require herbicides for water skiing use.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 16 Dec. 2025
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Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 1 Jan. 2026
Pesticides, herbicides and synthetic fertilizers will not be permitted.
—Sacbee.com, 1 Jan. 2026
Even herbicides that target only broadleaf weeds can damage certain grass species, especially during early spring growth.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2025
The letter notes that high levels of phosphorus in the creek, above state standards near Covered Bridge Park, would require herbicides for water skiing use.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 16 Dec. 2025
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“Herbicide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/herbicide. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.
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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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