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biopesticide

noun

Definition of biopesticide

as in pesticide

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Recent Examples of biopesticide The biopesticide is the first environmentally safe molluscicide to use inside power plants. — Lindsey Botts, The Arizona Republic, 25 Apr. 2022 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 In addition to enzymes, Burr promoted agricultural innovations in the fields of robotics, sensors and biopesticides. — Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2023 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 See All Example Sentences for biopesticide

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Noun

Most landscapes do not need pesticides to thrive, so put away the chemicals.

— Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Earth-friendly gardeners strive to manage our gardens without pesticides.

— Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026

Definition of pesticide

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The plant also can be controlled by applying a nonselective herbicide, but that will not save digging.

— Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Ahead, gardening experts share their tips for using baking soda as an all-natural herbicide, plus additional methods that work just as well.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026

Definition of herbicide

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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.

— CBS News, CBS News, 12 June 2026
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.

— Ellen M. Considine, The Conversation, 2 June 2026

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Diagnosis is typically made through a clinical exam or skin testing, and treatment focuses on reducing the mite population with topical acaricides such as ivermectin or permethrin.

— Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2026
This would either be an acaricide — a pesticide that kills ticks and mites, and is found in many pet flea collars and tick medications — or a vaccine that would make the deer more resistant to Lyme disease over time.

— Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 24 Sep. 2025

Definition of acaricide

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