biopesticide

Definition of biopesticidenext

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Noun
  • Most landscapes do not need pesticides to thrive, so put away the chemicals.
    Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • Earth-friendly gardeners strive to manage our gardens without pesticides.
    Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • One common medicinal use is as an insecticide on the head and the feet.
    Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026
  • Use a pet-friendly insecticide like Zevo, which relies on concentrated essential oils to knock down roaches and other insects.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 June 2026
Noun
  • The plant also can be controlled by applying a nonselective herbicide, but that will not save digging.
    Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • Ahead, gardening experts share their tips for using baking soda as an all-natural herbicide, plus additional methods that work just as well.
    Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • Keep a fungicide handy to apply as needed.
    Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026
  • Clip off leaves exhibiting mildew and spray the plant generously with a fungicide.
    Kelly Manning, Martha Stewart, 23 June 2026
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
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
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“Biopesticide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biopesticide. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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