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As an official Bee City, Calgary has banned the spraying of pesticides and herbicides.
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Sofia Perez, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
These issues are primarily driven by agriculture — particularly pesticide and herbicide use — and other forms of development.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
Habitat loss, pesticides and climate change are contributing to the issue.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 10 Dec. 2024
These reports will confirm the potency of the CBD and prove that the product is free of harmful contaminants like pesticides, heavy metals, and solvents.
—Lydia Kariuki, The Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2024
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Sofia Perez, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
These issues are primarily driven by agriculture — particularly pesticide and herbicide use — and other forms of development.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
Habitat loss, pesticides and climate change are contributing to the issue.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 10 Dec. 2024
These reports will confirm the potency of the CBD and prove that the product is free of harmful contaminants like pesticides, heavy metals, and solvents.
—Lydia Kariuki, The Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Pesticide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pesticide. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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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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