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Jerry Wang, pest control expert with DIYPestWarehouse, with over 15 years of experience in the pest control and pesticide industry.
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Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
For example, a standard soil test may run about $30, while an environmental testing lab screening for hazardous substance categories like asbestos and pesticide residue might run $200-400 (per category).
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2026
After all, blueberries have been included in the Dirty Dozen List for fruits and vegetables that are most contaminated with pesticides.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Florida found elevated levels of at least one heavy metal or pesticide, beyond federal limits, in 16 brands of formula.
—Katelyn Ferral, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
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Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
For example, a standard soil test may run about $30, while an environmental testing lab screening for hazardous substance categories like asbestos and pesticide residue might run $200-400 (per category).
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2026
After all, blueberries have been included in the Dirty Dozen List for fruits and vegetables that are most contaminated with pesticides.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Florida found elevated levels of at least one heavy metal or pesticide, beyond federal limits, in 16 brands of formula.
—Katelyn Ferral, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Pesticide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pesticide. Accessed 11 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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