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Always start with non-chemical control measures before escalating to a pesticide.
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Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2026
The company estimates its growing process uses 95% less water and 94% less land than conventional farming, and requires no herbicides, fungicides, or pesticides.
—Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
From 2016 to 2023, more than 12 million pounds of the pesticide were applied in these counties, according to those data.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
The pesticide d-CON gave away American flag decals with purchases.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
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Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2026
The company estimates its growing process uses 95% less water and 94% less land than conventional farming, and requires no herbicides, fungicides, or pesticides.
—Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
From 2016 to 2023, more than 12 million pounds of the pesticide were applied in these counties, according to those data.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
The pesticide d-CON gave away American flag decals with purchases.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Pesticide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pesticide. Accessed 26 Jan. 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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