larvicide
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- larvicidal adjective
Etymology
Origin of larvicide
Example Sentences
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Some local authorities also spray larvicide and insecticide.
From Salon
“Normally we use Abate,” he said, referring to a larvicide, also known as temefos, used to treat water.
From New York Times
About 40,000 catch basins were treated with larvicide which kills immature mosquitoes and is the most effective control strategy.
From Washington Times
Officials also said, “The City will continue its efforts to kill mosquito larvae before they can bite by applying larvicide in catch basins, marshland and other areas with standing water.”
From Fox News
In ponds, you can add fish, which eat the larvae, or apply pellets of Bti, a natural larvicide.
From Washington Post
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