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Recent Examples of insecticide
The book detailed the devastating effects to wildlife—especially birds—from the widespread use of the insecticide DDT.
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Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
Steinkopf recommends wiping these pests off, then using an insecticidal soap or adding a systemic insecticide to the soil.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 22 Apr. 2026
And board member Mavis Bates asked if American elm trees are susceptible to Dutch elm disease, to which Fahnestock said there are steps the county could take like using insecticide or fungicide, doing regular inspections and planting the tree away from existing elm trees so disease doesn’t spread.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
The inspector found moldy food in the walk-in cooler, drain flies in the dry storage area and insecticide stored on a shelf near some clean dishes.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
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Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
Steinkopf recommends wiping these pests off, then using an insecticidal soap or adding a systemic insecticide to the soil.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 22 Apr. 2026
And board member Mavis Bates asked if American elm trees are susceptible to Dutch elm disease, to which Fahnestock said there are steps the county could take like using insecticide or fungicide, doing regular inspections and planting the tree away from existing elm trees so disease doesn’t spread.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
The inspector found moldy food in the walk-in cooler, drain flies in the dry storage area and insecticide stored on a shelf near some clean dishes.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insecticide
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Regardless of the verdict, the initiative sparks broader efforts like planting wildflowers and reducing pesticide use.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2026
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Some of these pesticides have long lifespans, even up to three years or more, and are able to drift far and wide, even ending up inside your house.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
Noun
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In addition to cutting down the fees associated with lawn-maintenance equipment, fertilizers, and herbicides, buying clover seed is often less expensive than grass.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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Langelo recommends triclopyr, a woody plant herbicide, or glyphosate, which might take longer.—
Sarah Everett,
The Spruce,
11 May 2026
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Some types of fungus can't be treated effectively with a fungicide.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
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The traditional fungicide, Daconil, also provides some control.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2026
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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 20 May. 2026.
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