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Tips: Because conventional lemons are often sprayed with pesticides, this recipe calls for organic lemons.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
In my home state of California, a giant scandal erupted in June 2024 when the Los Angeles Times and Weed Week reported that many cannabis brands were contaminated with pesticides and heavy metals despite lab testing being a big part of the regulatory framework for legalization.
—Andrew Deangelo, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Enter neem oil, the natural pesticide that is recommended for so many plant problems.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
Barfield, frustrated with dolphins eating snapper caught by his clients, used a toxic pesticide to poison the dolphins and shot them during fishing trips, including in front of children, prosecutors say.
—Miami Herald, 24 May 2025
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
In my home state of California, a giant scandal erupted in June 2024 when the Los Angeles Times and Weed Week reported that many cannabis brands were contaminated with pesticides and heavy metals despite lab testing being a big part of the regulatory framework for legalization.
—Andrew Deangelo, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Enter neem oil, the natural pesticide that is recommended for so many plant problems.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
Barfield, frustrated with dolphins eating snapper caught by his clients, used a toxic pesticide to poison the dolphins and shot them during fishing trips, including in front of children, prosecutors say.
—Miami Herald, 24 May 2025
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“Pesticide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pesticide. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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pesticide
noun
pes·ti·cide
ˈpes-tə-ˌsīd 
: a substance used to destroy pests
pesticidal
adjective
ˌpes-tə-ˈsīd-ᵊl
Medical Definition
pesticide
noun
pes·ti·cide
ˈpes-tə-ˌsīd
: an agent used to destroy pests
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