biopesticide

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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 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
  • While some issues are known—for example, habitat loss, non-native plants, artificial light at night, climate and pesticides—scientists need to know a lot more about the drivers and consequences of the decline to conserve insects while protecting human needs.
    Madeline Bodin, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2025
  • The global Pesticide Atlas reports that pesticide use increased by 80 percent from 1990 and 2017.
    Kate Raphael, Discover Magazine, 23 June 2025
Noun
  • But most entomologists recommend using baits instead of broadcasting residual insecticides all over your lawn because those products also affect beneficials, says David Oi. Repeat treatments.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
  • Here’s what to know about the synthetic insecticide, plus how and when to use it.
    Angela Haupt, Time, 24 June 2025
Noun
  • Decades of research show that weeds flourish and pests thrive in response to more carbon dioxide and hotter temperatures, increasing the need for pesticides and herbicides.
    Kate Raphael, Discover Magazine, 23 June 2025
  • With modern farming, and its use of pesticides and herbicides, surface microbial communities often suffer.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 June 2025
Noun
  • There are organic fungicides that contain natural ingredients that are safe for pets, children, and wildlife.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 20 June 2025
  • Agricultural workers have a particularly high rate of blood cancer diagnosis due to their constant exposure to synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, and fungicides.
    Outside Online, Outside Online, 11 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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“Biopesticide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biopesticide. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.

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