biopesticide

noun

Definition of biopesticidenext
as in pesticide

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Recent Examples of biopesticide In addition to enzymes, Burr promoted agricultural innovations in the fields of robotics, sensors and biopesticides. — Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2023 According to Daniel, charcoal acts as a natural biopesticide, keeping bugs and bacteria away from the plants and allows better airflow between the roots. — Anna Braz, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2023 The biopesticide is the first environmentally safe molluscicide to use inside power plants. — Lindsey Botts, The Arizona Republic, 25 Apr. 2022 One biopesticide, the common soil fungus Metarhizium acridum, has been used against locusts in recent years. — Erik Stokstad, Science | AAAS, 4 June 2021 In addition to use as an oilseed crop, yellow mustard is also produced as condiment mustard, green manure, and as a biopesticide. — oregonlive, 8 May 2021 The move brings nootkatone, considered a biopesticide, an insect repellent derived from natural ingredients, one step closer to inclusion in a consumer insecticide. — Abby Smith, Washington Examiner, 10 Aug. 2020 Somalia is three weeks behind in receiving a shipment of biopesticides for locust control due to Covid-19 delays. — Neha Wadekar, Quartz Africa, 10 Apr. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for biopesticide
  1. pesticide
  2. insecticide
  3. herbicide
  4. fungicide
  5. toxicant
  6. acaricide
Noun
  • Endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in plastics, pesticides, skincare products and food additives can interfere with hormone receptors and disturb reproductive hormone balance at younger ages.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026
  • Endocrine disruptors found in plastics, pesticides, skincare and food additives interfere with hormone receptors.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2026
Definition of pesticide
Noun
  • In 7 to 10 days, if the mound still is active, use a powder, dust or liquid insecticide directly on the mounds.
    — Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 17 July 2026
  • It’s not typically recommended as an insecticide for vegetable gardens.
    — Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 15 July 2026
Definition of insecticide
Noun
  • Avoid spraying on windy days, when herbicide can drift onto desirable plants or across the property line.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 22 July 2026
  • Both are suitable methods for killing weeds without using herbicides or chemicals.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026
Definition of herbicide
Noun
  • Garlic’s strong odor repels many insects and acts as a mild fungicide.
    — Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 15 July 2026
  • Keep a fungicide handy to apply as needed.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026
Definition of fungicide
Noun
  • Researchers found that 40% of the 97 participants had higher concentrations of a toxicant associated with the defunct LCP Chemicals plant than the national average.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 12 June 2026
  • The ash from open burning can also contaminate soil and groundwater with persistent organic pollutants, heavy metals and other toxicants, creating more chances for people to be exposed to them through food and water.
    — Ellen M. Considine, The Conversation, 2 June 2026
Definition of toxicant
Noun
  • Diagnosis is typically made through a clinical exam or skin testing, and treatment focuses on reducing the mite population with topical acaricides such as ivermectin or permethrin.
    — Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2026
  • This would either be an acaricide — a pesticide that kills ticks and mites, and is found in many pet flea collars and tick medications — or a vaccine that would make the deer more resistant to Lyme disease over time.
    — Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 24 Sep. 2025
Definition of acaricide

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“Biopesticide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biopesticide. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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