antimosquito
Against biting insects
Antimosquito describes things designed to repel, kill, or protect against mosquitoes: antimosquito spray, antimosquito nets, antimosquito campaigns.
The word functions as a compound adjective, sometimes hyphenated as anti-mosquito.
Aromatic insect-deterring oil
- permethrinSynthetic bug-killing compound
- picaridinInsect repellent compound
- bug spraySubstance deterring biting insects
- sprayDispersed liquid droplets
coil · pyrethrin · neem · cedarwood · peppermint · patch · wristband · lotion
Mesh preventing insect bites
- nettingInterlaced open fabric
- screenDisplay or barrier
- meshInterlocking open weave
- canopyOverhead protective covering
curtain · enclosure · tent · window screen · door screen · gazebo · porch screen · fabric
Managing unwanted organisms
- larvicideAgent destroying immature insects
- insecticideToxic agent targeting pests
- fumigationDisinfection via airborne chemicals
- larvaeImmature metamorphosing creatures
breeding site · standing water · drainage · biological control · habitat modification · water management · spraying · fogging
Mosquito-borne parasitic infection
- dengueMosquito-borne viral disease
- yellow feverMosquito-spread tropical virus
- West Nile virusFlavivirus from mosquitoes
- ZikaMosquito-spread viral infection
encephalitis · plasmodium · vector · parasite · transmission · endemic · outbreak · prevention
citronella
Aromatic insect-deterring oil
- permethrinSynthetic bug-killing compound
- picaridinInsect repellent compound
- bug spraySubstance deterring biting insects
spray · coil · pyrethrin · neem · cedarwood · peppermint · patch · wristband · lotion · candle
bednet
Mesh preventing insect bites
canopy · curtain · enclosure · tent · window screen · door screen · gazebo · porch screen · fabric · gauze
pest control
Managing unwanted organisms
- larvicideAgent destroying immature insects
- insecticideToxic agent targeting pests
- fumigationDisinfection via airborne chemicals
larvae · breeding site · standing water · drainage · biological control · habitat modification · water management · spraying · fogging · environmental control
malaria
Mosquito-borne parasitic infection
- dengueMosquito-borne viral disease
- yellow feverMosquito-spread tropical virus
- West Nile virusFlavivirus from mosquitoes
Zika · encephalitis · plasmodium · vector · parasite · transmission · endemic · outbreak · prevention · prophylaxis
mosquito, mosquitos, mosquitoes, antimalarial, mosquitofish, mosquito net, mosquito repellent