pesticide

noun

pes·ti·cide ˈpe-stə-ˌsīd

Synonyms of pesticide next

: an agent used to destroy pests

pesticidal

ˌpe-stə-ˈsī-dᵊl

adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web When that happens, the pesticide is no longer detectable, only the byproducts. —

Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2023 The pesticide was injected into walls and wallpaper, mattresses and clothing. —

Scott W. Stern, The New Republic, 31 May 2022 Following their recovery, the Delaware family received an $87 million settlement from the pesticide's parent company. —

Zoe Christen Jones, CBS News, 27 May 2022 Just as the mineral oil used for larviciding, this technique does not have any residual effects, meaning once the droplets fall or evaporate, the pesticide is no longer able to kill mosquitoes. —

Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 16 May 2022 Their conclusion depends on farmers, gardeners and other consumers abiding by the instructions on where and when to use the pesticide. —

Matthew Brown, Anchorage Daily News, 8 Mar. 2022 Their conclusion depends on farmers, gardeners and other consumers abiding by the instructions on where and when to use the pesticide. —

chicagotribune.com, 8 Mar. 2022 And diluting the pesticide with heavy watering didn’t reduce its toxicity either, Cecala said. —

Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2021 Studies traced some of those health effects to prenatal exposure to the pesticide. —

Coral Davenport, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2021 See More

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