Chemical Compounds In Agriculture

noun a class of neuro-active insecticides modeled after nicotine

adjective relating to or denoting neonicotinoids

• The use of neonicotinoid pesticides has been linked to the decline in bee populations.
• Farmers started using neonicotinoid chemicals on their crops to keep pests away.
• I heard neonicotinoids are like super strong bug killers.
• The neonicotinoid issue is buzzing around the environmental community.

noun a chemical compound commonly used as an insecticide

• The agricultural industry commonly uses acephate as an insecticide to control pests.
• My neighbor swears by using acephate in his garden to keep bugs away.
• I heard acephate is the bomb when it comes to getting rid of bugs.
• Using acephate is like having a secret weapon against pesky insects.