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Recent Examples of insecticide
An inspection found traces of the insecticide phosphine gas on towels, masks and swab samples taken from the hotel.
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CBS News,
26 June 2026
Healthy soil retains more water, cycles more nutrients and suppresses more pests, all work that conventional operations purchase as fertilizer, irrigation and insecticide.
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Tenzin Seldon,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The central issue in the case, filed by Missouri resident James Durnell, is who decides what should appear on a pesticide or insecticide label—and whether a federal law overrides state claims.
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Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
25 June 2026
Hayes recommends hiring a professional to handle residual insecticide options if possible.
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Eva Flowe
june 23,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
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CBS News,
26 June 2026
Healthy soil retains more water, cycles more nutrients and suppresses more pests, all work that conventional operations purchase as fertilizer, irrigation and insecticide.
—
Tenzin Seldon,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The central issue in the case, filed by Missouri resident James Durnell, is who decides what should appear on a pesticide or insecticide label—and whether a federal law overrides state claims.
—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
25 June 2026
Hayes recommends hiring a professional to handle residual insecticide options if possible.
—
Eva Flowe
june 23,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for insecticide
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insecticide
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Most landscapes do not need pesticides to thrive, so put away the chemicals.
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Earth-friendly gardeners strive to manage our gardens without pesticides.
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The plant also can be controlled by applying a nonselective herbicide, but that will not save digging.
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Ahead, gardening experts share their tips for using baking soda as an all-natural herbicide, plus additional methods that work just as well.
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Keep a fungicide handy to apply as needed.
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Clip off leaves exhibiting mildew and spray the plant generously with a fungicide.
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Researchers found that 40% of the 97 participants had higher concentrations of a toxicant associated with the defunct LCP Chemicals plant than the national average.
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The ash from open burning can also contaminate soil and groundwater with persistent organic pollutants, heavy metals and other toxicants, creating more chances for people to be exposed to them through food and water.
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“Insecticide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insecticide. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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