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Recent Examples of insecticide
Now, time-sensitive measures like spraying homes with insecticide, which is usually slated to begin before the rainy seasons, have been knocked off course.
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Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 8 Feb. 2025
In Uganda, the national government has stopped spraying insecticide and distributing bed nets to pregnant women and young kids; during the country’s next rainy season, which spans from March to May, malaria cases and deaths may spike.
—Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2025
Use either a horticultural oil or systemic insecticide if these insects are noted, following label instructions.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
Concern on use of the insecticide has arisen in previous years in the state.
—Maureen Murphy, Hartford Courant, 26 Dec. 2024
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Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 8 Feb. 2025
In Uganda, the national government has stopped spraying insecticide and distributing bed nets to pregnant women and young kids; during the country’s next rainy season, which spans from March to May, malaria cases and deaths may spike.
—Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2025
Use either a horticultural oil or systemic insecticide if these insects are noted, following label instructions.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
Concern on use of the insecticide has arisen in previous years in the state.
—Maureen Murphy, Hartford Courant, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insecticide
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The species was on the endangered list for nearly four decades – from 1970 to 2009 – because of exposure to the pesticide DDT, and they’re still protected.—
Jorge L. Ortiz,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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State lawmakers in Georgia and North Dakota have passed bills that would protect pesticide manufacturers from the same kind of legal liability that held Bayer responsible for Barnes’ cancer.—
John Klar,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2025
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There are several types of pre-emergent herbicides available.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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Unlike farms where fields stacked next to each other can become contaminated from non-organic herbicides, the Anderson Ranch property can remain neutral ground.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Apr. 2025
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If needed, a fungicide for foliage plants could be applied but does not appear necessary with your plants.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2025
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Controlling invasive species using pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides can be effective but can also be expensive and ultimately end up harming an environment's health, warned the USDA.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
13 May 2024
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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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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
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“Insecticide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insecticide. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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