1. of, relating to, or capable of killing mites
Usage: technical; often used in agricultural and medical contexts

Examples

• The farmer applied a miticidal spray to control the spider mites on the crops.
• Miticidal treatments are commonly used in beekeeping to protect honeybees from Varroa mites.
• The dermatologist recommended a miticidal lotion for the patient's dust mite allergy.
• Several miticidal compounds have been developed to combat mites in stored grain.
• The new miticidal product proved effective against both adult mites and their eggs.