How to Use growth regulator in a Sentence
growth regulator
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To control them and tool them apply a growth regulator called sucker punch to the suckers.
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Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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Look for baits that contain an insect growth regulator (IGR), which affects their reproductive abilities.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
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Look for baits that contain an insect growth regulator (IGR), which affects their reproductive abilities.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
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Large pest control companies typically use insecticides with synthetic pyrethroids and insect growth regulators (like pyriproxyfen).
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Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Members of the Georgia Arborist Association spread mulch around the base of each trunk to reduce soil compaction caused by competitors and judges, provided soil care, and, for this tree, threw in a growth regulator as well.
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Calin Van Paris,
Outside,
19 Mar. 2026
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