Aphidicide
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Any man-made substance that kills aphids.
"Aphids can be controlled by spraying with a modern (targetted) aphidicide early in the season, as a routine precaution, or soft soap sprays can be used on a regular basis."
- 2 The act of killing aphids. rare
"Lacewings, the beautiful, iridescent "nerve-winged" insects of the order Neuroptera, produce larvae that specialize in aphidicide, though they won't pass up ..."
Example
More examples"Aphids can be controlled by spraying with a modern (targetted) aphidicide early in the season, as a routine precaution, or soft soap sprays can be used on a regular basis."
Etymology
From aphid + -cide.
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