pesticide
Example Sentences
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Environmental groups Thursday raised the alarm after finding toxic "pesticide cocktails" in apples sold across Europe, in a new study highlighting widespread contamination.
From Barron's
Every now and then, there was a line about pesticides or “veterinary chemicals.”
The authors also note concerns about pesticide residues, heavy metals, and microplastics found in tea.
From Science Daily
While chemical pesticides remain the primary control tool, the Global Locust Initiative is working to identify alternatives that are safer for people and the environment.
From Science Daily
He adds that he saves on pesticide spray since the nozzles only turn on when weeds are detected, as opposed to the kind of blanket spraying he used to do.
From BBC
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