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The particular problem with these pesticides is that both of them contain toxic PFAS, short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
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Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 26 Nov. 2025
The unannounced inspection found three critical violations, including pesticide traps found behind a television stand, an electrical box missing a cover and a secondary lock in disrepair.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Nov. 2025
But there’s also traffic, pesticides and other harmful chemicals and rats, cats and dogs to contend with.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 23 Nov. 2025
If avoiding pesticides in foods is your goal, organic is the clear choice.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 23 Nov. 2025
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Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 26 Nov. 2025
The unannounced inspection found three critical violations, including pesticide traps found behind a television stand, an electrical box missing a cover and a secondary lock in disrepair.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Nov. 2025
But there’s also traffic, pesticides and other harmful chemicals and rats, cats and dogs to contend with.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 23 Nov. 2025
If avoiding pesticides in foods is your goal, organic is the clear choice.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 23 Nov. 2025
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“Pesticide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pesticide. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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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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