Insecticides Linked to Weeds
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Insecticides may contribute to bigger problems with certain weeds
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Insecticides may contribute to bigger problems with certain weeds, according to a study led by researchers at Penn State .
The study compared using insecticides preventively at planting versus using an integrated pest management (IPM) approach.
The researchers found that by the third year , some fields that were treated with insecticides and didn't have cover crops ended up with slightly more weeds.
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