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insecticide

[in-sek-tuh-sahyd] / ɪnˈsɛk təˌsaɪd /


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Durnell, the question before the court was whether the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act preempts state failure-to-warn lawsuits when the Environmental Protection Agency has not required the warning.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026

The main piece is a giant bee made using three engines and is called "Insecticide is Suicide".

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

The order said that the filters are unregistered pesticides sold in violation of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 25, 2024

The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act gives the EPA the authority to assess whether chemicals used as pesticides are safe.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2023

Insecticide residues have been recovered from human milk in samples tested by Food and Drug Administration Scientists.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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