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Recent Examples of biopesticide
In addition to enzymes, Burr promoted agricultural innovations in the fields of robotics, sensors and biopesticides.
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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
He is worried that this new biopesticide could harm an insect or change the ecosystem in an unforeseen way.
—Amanda Morris, AZCentral.com, 15 Apr. 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
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
He is worried that this new biopesticide could harm an insect or change the ecosystem in an unforeseen way.
—Amanda Morris, AZCentral.com, 15 Apr. 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
Noun
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The species was on the endangered list for nearly four decades – from 1970 to 2009 – because of exposure to the pesticide DDT, and they’re still protected.—
Jorge L. Ortiz,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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State lawmakers in Georgia and North Dakota have passed bills that would protect pesticide manufacturers from the same kind of legal liability that held Bayer responsible for Barnes’ cancer.—
John Klar,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Unsafe levels of pesticides or insecticides like chlorfenapyr were detected in a recent Los Angeles Times investigation last published last December.—
Benjamin Adams,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Hubbard said the sanctuary doesn’t spray pesticides or insecticides and just finished a three-year native pollinator program.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There are several types of pre-emergent herbicides available.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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Unlike farms where fields stacked next to each other can become contaminated from non-organic herbicides, the Anderson Ranch property can remain neutral ground.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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If needed, a fungicide for foliage plants could be applied but does not appear necessary with your plants.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2025
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Controlling invasive species using pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides can be effective but can also be expensive and ultimately end up harming an environment's health, warned the USDA.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
13 May 2024
Noun
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Then, using a simulation, the team found that the warmth and weight of the sleeping child could increase the off-gassing of the toxicants.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2025
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Chemical components of pesticides were found in four of the products — inhaling certain pesticides through marijuana smoking poses a risk of harmful toxicants entering the lungs and bloodstream.—
Ben Markus - Colorado Public Radio,
NPR,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Repellent can also help, as can treating your yard with acaricides — a type of pesticide focused on ticks and mites.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Discover Magazine,
6 Oct. 2023
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Large-scale habitat control or acaricide (tick-killing) treatment of wildlife, though possible, can be difficult or not cost-effective for homeowners.—
Joyce Sakamoto,
Washington Post,
18 June 2018
Cite this Entry
“Biopesticide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biopesticide. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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