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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insecticides
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Organophosphorus is a compound that can be used in fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides, and exposure can cause the nervous system to stop working properly, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026 -
This includes constant exposure to toxic pesticides, poverty-level wages and substandard housing conditions.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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Most commercial herbicides contain chemicals that affect grass, soil, pets and other outdoor animals.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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Why This Matters Beyond Your Backyard When families choose these methods over conventional herbicides, the impact extends past property lines.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Insecticides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insecticides. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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