pesticide

Example Sentences

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Mr. Means has assailed American agriculture firms and claimed pesticides and the Roundup weed-killer are increasing chronic illness.

From The Wall Street Journal

Bumble bees already deal with significant challenges from pesticide exposure, shrinking natural habitat, and widespread diseases.

From Science Daily

However, Irfan noted that while washing produce can help reduce some contaminants, it cannot eliminate pesticides that are absorbed throughout the plant.

From Science Daily

Peregrine falcons, which were once nearly wiped out in Australia due to the use of pesticides in agriculture, have staged a recovery since the 1980s when DDT and other chemicals were banned.

From BBC

For this study group, indoor pesticide use was the main source of exposure.

From Science Daily