insecticidal
Deadly to bugs
Insecticidal means capable of killing insects.
The word describes pesticides, sprays, soaps, and other substances designed to eliminate insect pests: insecticidal treatments for aphids, plants with insecticidal properties.
The related noun is insecticide.
Agent destroying tiny arachnids
- pyrethroidsArtificial flower-based pesticides
- organophosphatesPhosphorus-based toxic compounds
- biopesticideNatural pest control agent
- fumigantAirborne pest poison
DDT · permethrin · pyrethrin · repellent
Dispersing liquid as mist
- fumigationDisinfection via airborne chemicals
- dustingRemoving surface grime
- foggingMoisture condensing on surfaces
- mistingDispersing fine water spray
dipping · granules · aerosol · systemic · contact · residual · broad-spectrum · selective
Managing unwanted organisms
- agrochemicalsChemicals for agriculture
- infestationPest takeover situation
- pest resistanceImmunity to harmful insects
- chemical controlUsing substances to eliminate pests
Capable of causing death
- lethalCausing or capable of death
- toxicCapable of causing harm
- neurotoxinPoison attacking neural tissue
- hazardousLikely to cause injury
noxious · harmful · carcinogenic · mutagenic · environmental impact · bioaccumulation · residue · contamination
miticide
Agent destroying tiny arachnids
- pyrethroidsArtificial flower-based pesticides
- organophosphatesPhosphorus-based toxic compounds
- biopesticideNatural pest control agent
fumigant · DDT · permethrin · pyrethrin · repellent
spraying
Dispersing liquid as mist
- fumigationDisinfection via airborne chemicals
- dustingRemoving surface grime
- foggingMoisture condensing on surfaces
misting · dipping · granules · aerosol · systemic · contact · residual · broad-spectrum · selective · spot treatment
pest control
Managing unwanted organisms
- agrochemicalsChemicals for agriculture
- infestationPest takeover situation
- pest resistanceImmunity to harmful insects
poisonous
Capable of causing death
- lethalCausing or capable of death
- toxicCapable of causing harm
- neurotoxinPoison attacking neural tissue
hazardous · noxious · harmful · carcinogenic · mutagenic · environmental impact · bioaccumulation · residue · contamination · protective equipment
mosquitoes
Blood-drinking flying insects
- cockroachesHardy household insect pests
- termitesWood-eating social insects
- bedbugsBlood-feeding mattress insects
ants · locusts · beetles · mites · fleas · ticks · aphids · moths · flies · wasps
insecticidalherbicidal
Toxic to plants
fungicidal · bactericidal · germicidal · antimicrobial · antibiotic
- insecticide sprayA
- insecticidal soapSoap that kills bugs