Insecticides

Word INSECTICIDES
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Definitions and meanings of "Insecticides"

What do we mean by insecticides?

A substance used to kill insects.

An unfortunate act conducted by a bug or insect who just can't deal with the pressures of life anymore Urban Dictionary

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The word "insecticides" in example sentences

Giving up genetically modified crops will most likely mean using more insecticides, which is assuredly a much greater threat to natural ecosystems than genetically modified crops. ❋ Unknown (2009)

CDC officials said it's not clear that the insecticides were a definite cause of illness in each of the cases, and it's possible some were coincidental. ❋ Unknown (2011)

One of the most natural approaches to insecticides is to plant a garden that attracts birds. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Many countries have instituted environmental control strategies such as insecticides and bed nets; however, there is not currently a vaccine. ❋ Unknown (2010)

When it comes to the environment and the products we use — like cotton — convenience has birthed troubling issues, such as insecticides that have poisoned groundwater and contaminated soil. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Less well known, however, are generics in crop protection, such as insecticides and herbicides. ❋ Unknown (2009)

"They should not be called 'insecticides' but 'biocides.'" ❋ Unknown (2006)

This core partnership has extended to include the major multinational, regional and national private companies who produce and market malaria control tools and products such as insecticides, mosquito nets, mosquito repellents, anti-malarial drugs and malaria equipment. ❋ Unknown (2003)

Environmental receptivity covers vector ecology and biology: it may include changes in vector abundance, in the genetic composition of species complexes, in the longevity of vectors and in the resistance of vector (and the parasites they carry) to certain chemicals such as insecticides or drugs. ❋ Unknown (1996)

Because the herbicide was more viscous than other fluids, such as insecticides, the spray equipment could only deliver one or fewer gallons per acre, whereas the team of researchers concluded that three gallons per acre would be required for consistent success in South Vietnam. ❋ Buckingham, William A. (1982)

The company has sold off several of its international units that make items such as insecticides and body care products as it streamlines its business. ❋ Unknown (2010)

With established tools such as insecticides and bed nets, Gates says, "we can shrink the disease map, but without breakthrough tools, we can only do disease reduction." ❋ Unknown (2010)

Some of the more common hazards are garden and yard applications such as insecticides and fertilizers. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Improper or unsupervised use of chemical substances such as insecticides, herbicides, disinfectants, etc. ❋ Commodityconcern (2009)

Chemicals such as insecticides and fertilizers are often carelessly discarded and pose a risk of contaminating the forest, he said. ❋ Unknown (2008)

In concert with known lethal insecticides like neonictinoids, introduced parasites and diseases, air pollution and loss of habitat our global food security is in peril. ❋ Dr. Reese Halter (2011)

The deleted [alternate ending] to "A [Bug's Life]" was a mass [insecticide] led by the morbidly obese caterpillar... It was pretty badass ❋ Macho Man Randy Sandwich (2010)

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