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insecticide

[in-sek-tuh-sahyd] / ɪnˈsɛk təˌsaɪd /


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The chemicals shown to damage gut bacteria include pesticides such as herbicides and insecticides commonly applied to crops.

From Science Daily

But syrup producers do not plant, irrigate, fertilize or use insecticides on their self-sufficient forests.

From The Wall Street Journal

For instance, insecticides are meant to affect insects, not humans or their resident microbes.

From Science Daily

Durnell, and the issue of whether a federal insecticide rule preempts state law.

From MarketWatch

Durnell, and the issue of whether a federal insecticide rule preempts state law.

From MarketWatch