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    insecticide

    US /ɪnˈsɛktɪˌsaɪd/

    ・

    UK /ɪn'sektɪsaɪd/

    C1
    n.NounChemical substance used for killing insects
    Spraying insecticides around the perimeter of the house prevented the spiders from finding their way inside the house

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    What's Killing the Bees

    08:23What's Killing the Bees
    • So when a pest bug comes and chews on the plant it will die because it gets the insecticide on that leaf even though you didn't put the insecticide on that leaf, it's in the whole plant.

      So when a pest bug comes and chews on the plant it will die because it gets the insecticide on that leaf even though you didn't put the insecticide on that leaf, it's in the whole plant.

    • So what this means for the bees is that the insecticide is actually in the pollen and nectar of the treated plant. The bees bring that back to their hive and they'll feed it to their young, and they'll eat it themselves

      So what this means for the bees is that the insecticide is actually in the pollen and nectar of the treated plant. The bees bring that back to their hive and they'll feed it to their young, and they'll eat it themselves

    B2

    how to make chocolate garnishes decorations tutorial PART 2 how to cook that ann reardon

    04:23how to make chocolate garnishes decorations tutorial PART 2 how to cook that ann reardon
    • been sprayed with any insecticide or pesticide obviously. When you are spreading your chocolate

      been sprayed with any insecticide or pesticide obviously. When you are spreading your chocolate

    • Also make sure they're not from a plant that's been sprayed with any insecticide or pesticide, obviously.

      Also make sure they're not from a plant that's been sprayed with any insecticide or pesticide, obviously.

    B1

    He Escaped The Matrix

    17:30He Escaped The Matrix
    • The neighbours look upon me as old fashioned because I grow without insecticide.

      The neighbours look upon me as old fashioned because I grow without insecticide.

    • The neighbours look upon me as old-fashioned because I grow without insecticide.

      The neighbours look upon me as old-fashioned because I grow without insecticide.

    B1

    Coffee: The Greatest Addiction Ever

    04:21Coffee: The Greatest Addiction Ever
    • Caffeine is an insecticide that effectively paralyzes or kills bugs chomping on the tree.

      Caffeine is an insecticide that effectively paralyzes or kills bugs chomping on the tree.

    B2

    Never Throw Out Your Eggshells, And Here's Why

    04:21Never Throw Out Your Eggshells, And Here's Why
    • Ground eggshells also work in a way similar to diatomaceous earth for keeping out smaller insects that crawl along the ground, essentially creating your own chemical-free insecticide.

      Ground eggshells also work in a way similar to diatomaceous earth for keeping out smaller insects that crawl along the ground, essentially creating your own chemical-free insecticide.

    C1

    Why Cities Have So Many Pigeons

    04:34Why Cities Have So Many Pigeons
    • That's thanks in part to the insecticide DDT, which Americans started using in the 1940s.

      That's thanks in part to the insecticide DDT, which Americans started using in the 1940s.

    B2

    Are GMOs Good or Bad? Genetic Engineering & Our Food

    09:03Are GMOs Good or Bad? Genetic Engineering & Our Food
    • This reduced insecticide use on eggplants by more than 80%⏤the health of farmers improved and their income rose dramatically.

      This reduced insecticide use on eggplants by more than 80%⏤the health of farmers improved and their income rose dramatically.

    B1

    How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies

    02:51How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies
    • will need Household insecticide or fruit fly trap, Airtight containers, Airtight plastic

      will need Household insecticide or fruit fly trap, Airtight containers, Airtight plastic

    • You will need: household insecticide or a fruit fly trap, airtight containers, airtight plastic bags, disposable garbage bags, a quarter cup of cider vinegar, liquid soap, a cup, red wine, plastic wrap, and

      You will need: household insecticide or a fruit fly trap, airtight containers, airtight plastic bags, disposable garbage bags, a quarter cup of cider vinegar, liquid soap, a cup, red wine, plastic wrap, and

    B1

    Everything That Will Kill You... From A to Z

    02:58Everything That Will Kill You... From A to Z
    • I for insecticide, veggies are sprayed.

      I for insecticide, veggies are sprayed.

    B2