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Now, keep in mind that fish are very sensitive to both natural and synthetic pesticides, so don't spray anywhere near the water.
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Steve Bender, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
Its cause isn’t fully understood, but factors including genetics as well as advanced parental age, prenatal exposure to air pollution or certain pesticides, and other environmental influences are thought to play a role.
—Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
Learn to select varieties of edibles to plant in your landscape that grow well in Florida in a way that conserves water, builds soil, and reduces pesticide use.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2025
The approach included the banning of certain pesticides and investment in local food systems while pursuing policies that combat agricultural industry consolidation.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Steve Bender, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
Its cause isn’t fully understood, but factors including genetics as well as advanced parental age, prenatal exposure to air pollution or certain pesticides, and other environmental influences are thought to play a role.
—Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
Learn to select varieties of edibles to plant in your landscape that grow well in Florida in a way that conserves water, builds soil, and reduces pesticide use.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2025
The approach included the banning of certain pesticides and investment in local food systems while pursuing policies that combat agricultural industry consolidation.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Pesticide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pesticide. Accessed 18 Apr. 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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