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This methodology prioritizes non-chemical barriers and lifestyle adjustments over heavy pesticide applications.
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Nick Perry, USA Today, 14 June 2026
Brazil and other agricultural powerhouses routinely bring new pesticides to market faster than the United States does.
—Paul Meador, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026
Workers spread the pesticide at a rate of 8 ounces per acre.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
Traditional mosquito control often depends on pesticides.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
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Nick Perry, USA Today, 14 June 2026
Brazil and other agricultural powerhouses routinely bring new pesticides to market faster than the United States does.
—Paul Meador, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026
Workers spread the pesticide at a rate of 8 ounces per acre.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
Traditional mosquito control often depends on pesticides.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
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“Pesticide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pesticide. Accessed 16 Jun. 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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