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Recent Examples of insecticide
If the infestation calls for an insecticide, lower toxicity ones such as horticultural oils and insecticidal soaps can provide control with little residual effects.
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Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 Feb. 2026
The pest control company must utilize a multi-pronged approach, which may include bed bug monitoring devices, mattress encasements, steaming, vacuuming, and insecticide applications in the form of sprays, aerosols, insecticidal dusts, and desiccant dusts, says Miller.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
Some insecticide ingredients might contaminate the flowers and risk pollinator harm, even weeks or months after their application.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2026
Data helped usher in legislation that banned the use of the insecticide, DDT.
—Kim Bellware The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 28 Dec. 2025
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Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 Feb. 2026
The pest control company must utilize a multi-pronged approach, which may include bed bug monitoring devices, mattress encasements, steaming, vacuuming, and insecticide applications in the form of sprays, aerosols, insecticidal dusts, and desiccant dusts, says Miller.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
Some insecticide ingredients might contaminate the flowers and risk pollinator harm, even weeks or months after their application.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2026
Data helped usher in legislation that banned the use of the insecticide, DDT.
—Kim Bellware The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 28 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insecticide
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Farmland issues speed up bird declines The scientists found statistical correlations between accelerating decline and high fertilizer and pesticide use and the amount of cropland, Leroy said.—
Seth Borenstein,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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With the help of beneficial insects like these, gardeners can reduce their use of chemical pesticides.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
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Some of these products contain herbicides to ensure the tree does not sprout from the base.—
Daniel Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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Timing is critical here, as pre-emergent herbicides won't work on weeds that have already sprouted.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
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Treat the plant with a fungicide and remove any infected leaves.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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Apply a fungicide after pruning, following label instructions.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Feb. 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 9 Mar. 2026.
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