weed killer


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Noun1.weed killer - a chemical agent that destroys plants or inhibits their growthweed killer - a chemical agent that destroys plants or inhibits their growth
herbicide, weedkiller
Agent Orange - a herbicide used in the Vietnam War to defoliate forest areas
As, atomic number 33, arsenic - a very poisonous metallic element that has three allotropic forms; arsenic and arsenic compounds are used as herbicides and insecticides and various alloys; found in arsenopyrite and orpiment and realgar
atrazine - a synthetic compound derived from triazine that is widely used as an agricultural herbicide; "atrazine is thought to cause cancer and is banned in some European countries"
chemical, chemical substance - material produced by or used in a reaction involving changes in atoms or molecules
linuron - a herbicide that kills weeds without harming vegetables
paraquat - a poisonous yellow solid used in solution as a herbicide
silvex - a herbicide that is effective in controlling woody plants but is toxic to animals
simazine - a herbicide used to control weeds (especially among crops)
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Zap tough perennials such as docks, dandelions, horsetail, ground elder and nettles with glyphosate-free Roundup Speed Ultra weed killer. It hits roots and top growth.
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A Nairobi-based company that leases out tractors to farmers in a bid to boost food production, has urged the government to ban a popular herbicide which has been associated with cancerTingA East Africa has appealed to the government to phase out the glyphosate-based weed killer popularly known as roundup.
Firm wants herbicide linked to cancer banned
Jo Tawlks AI'D use weed killer, then once it takes effect, remove the weeds by hand.
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Jo Tawlks AI'D USE weed killer, then, once it takes effect, remove the weeds by hand.
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The $80.27 million settlement that Bayer AG ((https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/BAYRY?p=BAYRY&.tsrc=fin-srch) BAYRY ) was ordered to pay to a California man that claimed its Roundup weed killer caused his cancer has seen the award amount reduced to $25.27 million.
Judge Reduces Settlement Award To $25 Million In Bayer Roundup Lawsuit
lawsuits alleging that its weed killer Roundup causes cancer should be dismissed because the U.S.
Bayer intends to use 'silver bullet' defense against Roundup suits, Reuters says
It is this acid and some dishwashing soap mixed together that form an effective, safe weed killer. The acetic acid draws moisture from the leaves of the weeds and the dish soap acts as a surfactant that actually helps the vinegar stick to the surface of the leaves of the pesky weeds.
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EXTRA training on spraying weed killer is to be given to council staff in Wrexham amid concerns about products with alleged links to cancer.
Council staff to get extra training in use of controversial weedkiller
Try pulling them up by their roots and in areas where it is safe to do so, lay sufficient weed killer to ensure that they do not come back again, ensuring that you apply the weed killer in accordance with the instructions.
Steal a March on your spring garden now; UK garden superbrand Flymo highlights key tasks we should tackle this month to stay on top of our outdoor spaces
She repeatedly broke into their garden, bombarded them with nuisance calls and sprayed weed killer on their lawn.
NEIGHBOUR FROM HELL JAILED FOR CAMPAIGN OF HATRED; OAP broke into garden, sprayed weedkiller and poured urine on plants
I sprayed them with weed killer but they have all sprung up again.
Weed out problems
Croydon Council is going to reconsider using a weed killer, potentially linked to cancer, in parks across the borough.
Weed killer linked to cancer could be dropped by Croydon Council; A petition has been launched against the use of weed killer containing glyphosate

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