herbicide

Pesticide and herbicide use is commonplace and these chemicals affect the fitness of bees, causing them to die off.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026

In its most recent quarter, the company exceeded profit expectations after its dicamba herbicide was reapproved for use in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026

This week, Foley announced that the Orange County Public Works Department had begun a “pause” of herbicide spraying in flood channels countywide.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2026

One of its new products is a camera that can distinguish between a plant and a weed, reducing herbicide use and saving farmers money.

From Barron's ● May 6, 2026

“We need to remove some of the native species. The Collective believes an airborne herbicide can kill foliage, without risking physical contact with dangerous flora.”

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

Although herbicides have never been applied inside the reserve, glyphosate is commonly used in nearby agricultural areas.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 23, 2026

The temporary pause on spraying herbicides started April 30, she said in a written statement.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2026

Farmer Dave Bell, chair of the Voluntary Initiative for the use of Plant Protection, told BBC Radio 4's Today programme that he relies on herbicides like glyphosate.

From BBC ● May 6, 2026

And local deliberations rarely compare the impact of solar farms to common agricultural practices, which can lead to runoff from fertilizers and herbicides, for example, or waste lagoons from concentrated animal feeding operations.

From Salon ● Apr. 27, 2026

The herbicides, then, like the insecticides, include some very dangerous chemicals, and their careless use in the belief that they are “safe” can have disastrous results.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson