Acaricides
- Pronunciation
- /ə-KAR-ə-sydz/
- Category
- Pest Management
- Singular
- Acaricide
- Plural
- Acaricides
Definition
Pesticides used to manage mite populations.
Etymology
From Greek 'akari', meaning 'mite', and '-cides' from the Latin 'cide', meaning 'to kill'.
Example
Acaricides are often used in greenhouses to prevent injury by spider mites.
Synonyms
Related Terms
- Mites
- Insecticide
- Pesticide
- Control
Usage Notes
Acaricides can be applied to crops, soil, or structures to prevent or control mite infestations.