Larvacide (Noun)
Meaning
An insecticide that kills the larvae of insects.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The new larvacide on the market showed promising results in controlling mosquito populations.
- Larvacide treatment was applied to standing water to prevent the spread of disease.
- A team of researchers isolated a plant-based larvacide that is used in organic gardening.
- Bti or Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis was used as a highly specific larvacide to target certain mosquito larvae.
- In the context of integrated pest management, a combination of repellents and larvacide often proves to be effective in managing infestations.