单词	insecticide
释义	insecticide noun in·​sec·​ti·​cide in-ˈsek-tə-ˌsīd  plural insecticides : an agent that destroys one or more species of insects broadly : an agent that destroys insects as well as other small pests (such as mites or nematodes) Aphids, mealybugs, and cyclamen mites are all common problems and can be controlled with any low-toxicity insecticide sold specifically for houseplants. Horticulture Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Neem works as an insecticide, fungicide and miticide. Chris Mckeown, The Enquirer, 16 July 2022 The insecticide works by inhibiting development, preventing nymphs from growing into adults. CBS News, 27 June 2022 The insecticide works by inhibiting development, preventing nymphs from growing into adults. The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 June 2022 One problem Burgundy producers face is that the European Union has banned an insecticide long used to combat the black flea beetle, a scourge. New York Times, 14 July 2022 The insecticide, which is approved by the Organic Materials Review Institute for use in organic food farming, is not toxic to people, pets or bees and degrades naturally within 10 days. Chelsey Lewis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 12 May 2022 When noted, along with sooty mold (a black fungus), apply a horticultural oil spray or systemic insecticide, following label instructions. Tom Maccubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 27 Mar. 2021 There are insecticide products commercially labeled for carpenter bee control. Cole Sikes Alabama Cooperative Extension System, al, 16 May 2022 This insecticide is found in Bonide, Fertilome and Southern Ag product lines usually found at independent garden centers. Tom Maccubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology International Scientific Vocabulary First Known Use 1865, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition insecticide noun in·​sec·​ti·​cide in-ˈsek-tə-ˌsīd  : a chemical used to kill insects Medical Definition insecticide noun in·​sec·​ti·​cide in-ˈsek-tə-ˌsīd  : an agent that destroys insects insecticide noun as in pesticide Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance pesticide herbicide fungicide toxicant germicide toxin poison toxic microbicide disease virus venom contagion bane cancer Antonyms & Near Antonyms fertilizer dressing manure plant food compost
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