Definition
acaricidal
adjective
- capable of killing or destroying mites and ticks
Usage: technical; used in agriculture, veterinary medicine, and pest control
Examples
- The farmer applied an acaricidal spray to protect the crops from spider mites.
- Acaricidal treatments are commonly used in livestock management to control tick infestations.
- The veterinarian recommended an acaricidal shampoo for the dog's mite problem.
- Several acaricidal products are available over the counter for household pest control.
- The research team developed a new acaricidal compound with fewer environmental impacts.