pesticide
US /ˈpɛstɪˌsaɪd/
・UK /ˈpestɪsaɪd/
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n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A chemical substance used to kill pests
Tests show that the pesticide we used was environmentally friendly
adj.AdjectiveRelating to or treated with a pesticide.
Pesticide residue was found on the apples.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The control or management of pesticides.
The regulation of pesticide use is essential for public health.
adj.AdjectiveRelating to or having the effect of a pesticide.
Pesticide resistance is a growing problem in agriculture.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A specific type or formulation of a substance used to kill pests.
This pesticide is specifically designed to target aphids without harming bees.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The act of applying a substance to kill pests.
The farmer applied pesticide to the field to protect the crops.
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- Plants produce them as a sort of homemade pesticide.
Plants produce them as a sort of homemade pesticide.
- And indeed, several studies show that there actually is less pesticide residue on organic produce.
And indeed, several studies show that there actually is less pesticide residue on organic produce.
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- rinse, just to get any dust or pesticide residue or anything like that off of them, since they're
rinse, just to get any dust or pesticide residue or anything like that off of them, since they're
- and I've already given them a little rinse just to get any, like, dust or pesticide residue or anything like that off of them since they're not organic.
and I've already given them a little rinse just to get any, like, dust or pesticide residue or anything like that off of them since they're not organic.
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- please, please, make sure that the area you are collecting from is not treated for pesticide.
please, please, make sure that the area you are collecting from is not treated for pesticide.
What's Killing the Bees
- It's unusual for the bees to all disappear. If there's been some incident then there would be dead bees usually in front of the hive, usually if there is a pesticide killing there will be dead bees in front of the hive.
It's unusual for the bees to all disappear. If there's been some incident then there would be dead bees usually in front of the hive, usually if there is a pesticide killing there will be dead bees in front of the hive.
- Usually if there's a pesticide killing, there'd be dead bees in front of the hive.
Usually if there's a pesticide killing, there'd be dead bees in front of the hive.
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- So first up is organic food is pesticide-free.
So first up is organic food is pesticide-free.
- food is pesticide free. If food is labeled 100% organic that means if it is meat,
food is pesticide free. If food is labeled 100% organic that means if it is meat,
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- Non-pesticide controls are used on pests and diseases of tea plants, especially that of biological control methods.
Non-pesticide controls are used on pests and diseases of tea plants, especially that of biological control methods.
- Non-pesticide controls are used on pests and diseases of tea plants, especially that of biological control methods.
Non-pesticide controls are used on pests and diseases of tea plants, especially that of biological control methods.
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- Like pesticide-free.
Like pesticide-free.
- It's like pesticide-free.
It's like pesticide-free.
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- They can also choose an alternative approach by switching to organic fertilizers and avoiding excessive pesticide use.
They can also choose an alternative approach by switching to organic fertilizers and avoiding excessive pesticide use.
- They can also choose an alternative approach by switching to organic fertilizers and avoiding excessive pesticide use.
They can also choose an alternative approach by switching to organic fertilizers and avoiding excessive pesticide use.
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- Animals, dangerous substances such as pesticide and workers can all contribute to contamination.
Animals, dangerous substances such as pesticide and workers can all contribute to contamination.
- According to one environmental working group analysis, the USDA has found that nearly 70% of conventionally grown produce samples tested positive for pesticide residues.
According to one environmental working group analysis, the USDA has found that nearly 70% of conventionally grown produce samples tested positive for pesticide residues.
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- by supporting local beekeepers, decreasing pesticide use and planting a diversity of
by supporting local beekeepers, decreasing pesticide use and planting a diversity of
- Researchers say people can help the bee population by supporting local beekeepers, decreasing pesticide use,
Researchers say people can help the bee population by supporting local beekeepers, decreasing pesticide use,