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Recent Examples of biopesticide
In addition to enzymes, Burr promoted agricultural innovations in the fields of robotics, sensors and biopesticides.
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Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2023
According to Daniel, charcoal acts as a natural biopesticide, keeping bugs and bacteria away from the plants and allows better airflow between the roots.
—Anna Braz, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2023
The biopesticide is the first environmentally safe molluscicide to use inside power plants.
—Lindsey Botts, The Arizona Republic, 25 Apr. 2022
One biopesticide, the common soil fungus Metarhizium acridum, has been used against locusts in recent years.
—Erik Stokstad, Science | AAAS, 4 June 2021
In addition to use as an oilseed crop, yellow mustard is also produced as condiment mustard, green manure, and as a biopesticide.
—oregonlive, 8 May 2021
The move brings nootkatone, considered a biopesticide, an insect repellent derived from natural ingredients, one step closer to inclusion in a consumer insecticide.
—Abby Smith, Washington Examiner, 10 Aug. 2020
He is worried that this new biopesticide could harm an insect or change the ecosystem in an unforeseen way.
—Amanda Morris, AZCentral.com, 15 Apr. 2020
Somalia is three weeks behind in receiving a shipment of biopesticides for locust control due to Covid-19 delays.
—Neha Wadekar, Quartz Africa, 10 Apr. 2020
Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2023
According to Daniel, charcoal acts as a natural biopesticide, keeping bugs and bacteria away from the plants and allows better airflow between the roots.
—Anna Braz, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2023
The biopesticide is the first environmentally safe molluscicide to use inside power plants.
—Lindsey Botts, The Arizona Republic, 25 Apr. 2022
One biopesticide, the common soil fungus Metarhizium acridum, has been used against locusts in recent years.
—Erik Stokstad, Science | AAAS, 4 June 2021
In addition to use as an oilseed crop, yellow mustard is also produced as condiment mustard, green manure, and as a biopesticide.
—oregonlive, 8 May 2021
The move brings nootkatone, considered a biopesticide, an insect repellent derived from natural ingredients, one step closer to inclusion in a consumer insecticide.
—Abby Smith, Washington Examiner, 10 Aug. 2020
He is worried that this new biopesticide could harm an insect or change the ecosystem in an unforeseen way.
—Amanda Morris, AZCentral.com, 15 Apr. 2020
Somalia is three weeks behind in receiving a shipment of biopesticides for locust control due to Covid-19 delays.
—Neha Wadekar, Quartz Africa, 10 Apr. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for biopesticide
Noun
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In addition, untreated sewage commonly contains potentially hazardous compounds, such as pharmaceuticals, illicit drugs and biocides, a category including pesticides and antiseptics.—
Nara Schoenberg,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
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Avoid using pesticides and herbicides as much as possible, especially broad-spectrum products.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
11 June 2025
Noun
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Switch your control to one of the systemic insecticides found at garden centers.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2025
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An Expert Explains Insecticide Baking soda can be used in limited ways as an insecticide in the garden.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Avoid using pesticides and herbicides as much as possible, especially broad-spectrum products.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
11 June 2025
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Chemical pesticides and herbicides involved in lawn care can carry their own set of risks, especially when airborne, Policastro cautioned.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2025
Noun
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Neem oil is a natural fungicide that helps to control common apple diseases like apple scab, rust and powdery mildew.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
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In most cases, spray with a garden-safe fungicide instead.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 May 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Repellent can also help, as can treating your yard with acaricides — a type of pesticide focused on ticks and mites.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Discover Magazine,
6 Oct. 2023
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Large-scale habitat control or acaricide (tick-killing) treatment of wildlife, though possible, can be difficult or not cost-effective for homeowners.—
Joyce Sakamoto,
Washington Post,
18 June 2018
Cite this Entry
“Biopesticide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biopesticide. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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