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a chemical used to destroy plants or stop plant growth
An herbicide widely used to control weeds.
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Recent Examples of herbicides
Modales is also one of only a handful of Michigan wineries to achieve USDA organic certification for two of its vineyards, meaning their grapes are grown without synthetic herbicides, fungicides, pesticides or fertilizers.
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Anna Lee Iijima,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Matt Tutt, head gardener and food grower at Aguacateros, doesn't like to use herbicides and will avoid their use where possible.
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Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
There are alternative herbicides, but some farmers warn that those could involve chemicals that risk killing the plant if not applied carefully.
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ABC News,
25 June 2026
In the worst case, herbicides kill desirable plants.
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Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
The letter makes presumptions about herbicides and pesticides that do not line up with its proposal outlined on a website detailing the training center project, the statement said.
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Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
Other methods of controlling invasive species, such as herbicides or grazing, do not destroy invasive seeds the way fire does.
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Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Learn when to apply post emergent herbicides based on plant biology and best practices to minimizing undesirable impacts on the environment.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
Do this instead of applying blanket herbicides during stressful weather, like the heat.
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Mallory Carra,
The Spruce,
11 June 2026
Anna Lee Iijima,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Matt Tutt, head gardener and food grower at Aguacateros, doesn't like to use herbicides and will avoid their use where possible.
—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
There are alternative herbicides, but some farmers warn that those could involve chemicals that risk killing the plant if not applied carefully.
—
ABC News,
25 June 2026
In the worst case, herbicides kill desirable plants.
—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
The letter makes presumptions about herbicides and pesticides that do not line up with its proposal outlined on a website detailing the training center project, the statement said.
—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
Other methods of controlling invasive species, such as herbicides or grazing, do not destroy invasive seeds the way fire does.
—
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Learn when to apply post emergent herbicides based on plant biology and best practices to minimizing undesirable impacts on the environment.
—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
Do this instead of applying blanket herbicides during stressful weather, like the heat.
—
Mallory Carra,
The Spruce,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for herbicides
pesticides
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Common household hazardous waste items include anti-freeze, motor oil, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, deck stains, pool chemicals, pesticides and household smoke detectors.
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The species went into decline for a number of reasons, including pesticides and a disease known as white-nose syndrome, federal officials say.
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“Herbicides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herbicides. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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