acaricide

Thân thiện

The farmer sprays an acaricide on the apple trees.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A chemical agent used to kill mites: An acaricide is a type of pesticide specifically formulated to control, deter, or eliminate mites and ticks, which are arachnids in the subclass Acari.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The farmer applied an acaricide to protect the orchard from spider mites.
  • Veterinarians often recommend an acaricide to treat tick infestations on pets.

Advanced Usage

• In Integrated Pest Management (IPM): An acaricide may be used as a targeted intervention when mite populations exceed a certain threshold, minimizing broad-spectrum chemical use.
  • The IPM program includes monitoring and, if necessary, the careful application of a selective acaricide.

Variants and Related Words

• Acaricidal (adjective): Having the properties of an acaricide; lethal to mites.
  • The lotion has strong acaricidal effects.
• Miticide (noun): A synonym for acaricide, though sometimes used specifically for plant-feeding mites.
  • This miticide is effective against red spider mites.

Synonyms

• Miticide: A substance used to kill mites.
• Mite killer: A general, non-technical term for an acaricide.

Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs)

• Pesticide: A broader category of chemical agents used to kill pests, including insecticides, herbicides, and acaricides.
• Acarology: The scientific study of mites and ticks.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a chemical agent used to kill mites

Từ đồng nghĩa

• acaracide