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Recent Examples of insecticide
But the Mayo Clinic recommends that people living in high-risk places take a number of steps to protect themselves, including using netting with insecticide over their bed, using insecticides to kill insects inside their home, and using insect repellent on their body.
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Chantelle Lee, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
When camping or staying in rustic accommodations, sleep under bed nets treated with insecticide and avoid sleeping on the ground, if possible.
—Matthew Binnicker, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
And some travelers, especially those going to the Maldives, Australia, and other countries that spray insecticide and disinfectant on arriving flights, wrap their luggage in plastic to protect their contents from the chemicals.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2025
Look for clothing and gear treated with permethrin, an insecticide.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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Chantelle Lee, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
When camping or staying in rustic accommodations, sleep under bed nets treated with insecticide and avoid sleeping on the ground, if possible.
—Matthew Binnicker, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
And some travelers, especially those going to the Maldives, Australia, and other countries that spray insecticide and disinfectant on arriving flights, wrap their luggage in plastic to protect their contents from the chemicals.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2025
Look for clothing and gear treated with permethrin, an insecticide.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insecticide
Noun
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No antibiotics, artificial growth hormones, toxic pesticides or GMOs, ever.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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The analysis found a total of 303 different chemicals in the garments’ fabric, representing a number of different classes, including pesticides, preservatives, flame retardants and pharmaceuticals.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Weed killers or herbicides are made with chemicals that can be harmful to people, wildlife, and the environment.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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Finally, some fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides also contain heavy metals that can further contaminate soil and local water.—
C. Michael White,
The Conversation,
14 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
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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
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“Insecticide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insecticide. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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