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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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Meanwhile, the widespread application of pesticides and herbicides, including glyphosate, continues to generate debate among scientists and regulators.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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By studying these molecules and investigating why the tomatoes have reverted to ancient genes, scientists could design better crops for eating, stronger pesticides or even medicine, Jozwiak said.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Look for an insecticide spray containing carbaryl or bifenthrin.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
14 Oct. 2025
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Seal cracks and entry points, apply residual insecticide before sealing and install door sweeps, weather-stripping and vent screens.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For chemical control use a 3-way herbicide containing 2, 4-D as the main active ingredient to control broadleaf weeds like clover, henbit, and chickweed.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, the widespread application of pesticides and herbicides, including glyphosate, continues to generate debate among scientists and regulators.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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What To Do After Pruning After pruning, treat any cuts with fungicide to prevent disease if desired.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
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Apply Azoxystrobin turf fungicide to stop it.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In the 1970s, Claudia Miller, an allergist and environmental scientist, was studying how toxicants affect people in industrial settings and began noticing strange symptoms emerging after certain kinds of chemical exposures.—
Kate Raphael,
Discover Magazine,
23 June 2025
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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
Noun
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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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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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“Biopesticide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biopesticide. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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