insecticide

noun

Definition of insecticidenext
as in pesticide

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Recent Examples of insecticide In Uganda, for example, the National Malaria Control Program has paused spraying insecticide, program head Dr. Jimmy Opigo said. — Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 8 Feb. 2025 Hang traps around the perimeter of your yard and use liquid insecticide to treat any areas where wasps might congregate to build a nest. — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2024 His results were astonishing: Farms in regions hit by WNS used 31 percent more insecticides on their crops, compared to counties without the disease. — Benji Jones, Vox, 5 Sep. 2024 At the same time, fungicide and herbicide rates did not increase, suggesting the need for more intensive insect control drove the insecticide change. — Byerik Stokstad, science.org, 5 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for insecticide
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insecticide
  1. pesticide
  2. herbicide
  3. fungicide
  4. toxicant
Noun
  • They can be found in solvents, refrigerants, pesticides, and pharmaceuticals and are used as flame retardants and fire extinguishants.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The study says that the use of pesticides (especially insecticides), habitat loss through land development and climate change are all contributing to the loss of butterflies, as the insects' breeding patterns and food sources are disrupted.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
Definition of pesticide
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  • Using Pesticides in the Garden Keeping an immaculate garden usually relies on pesticides and herbicides.
    — Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Mar. 2025
  • In that case, early detection of invasive species, by satellite imagery or by people on the ground, is the best way to stop invasives with a variety of removal techniques, be that herbicide or something else, in an attempt to keep them somewhat contained.
    — Kylie Mohr, Vox, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of herbicide
Noun
  • Systemic fungicides labeled for leaf spot control seem to be somewhat effective.
    — Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025
  • The apple varieties whose flavors are familiar from the supermarket, such as Granny Smith, Fuji or Honeycrisp, are sprayed regularly with fungicides and other chemicals in commercial orchards.
    — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025
Definition of fungicide
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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
  • Nonetheless, the researchers also acknowledged that realizing such goals will be complex, as U.S. regulators typically consider risks associated with individual toxicants, rather than the complex mixtures that exist in wastewater.
    — Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of toxicant

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