Definition
acaricide
noun
- a substance or agent that kills mites and ticks
Usage: technical; used in agriculture, veterinary medicine, and pest control
Examples
- The farmer applied an acaricide to the crops to control spider mite infestations.
- Veterinarians often recommend acaricides to treat mange in dogs and cats.
- This acaricide is effective against both mites and ticks on livestock.
- The new acaricide formulation has fewer environmental side effects than older products.
- Beekeepers use acaricides to protect their hives from Varroa mites.