Arrestant
- Pronunciation
- /ar-REST-ant/
- Category
- Chemicals
- Singular
- Arrestant
- Plural
- Arrestants
Definition
A substance that causes insects to stop moving or reduces their activity, often used in the context of pest control rather than spider behavior.
Etymology
Example
The arrestant properties of the chemical made it effective against various crop pests.
Related Terms
Usage Notes
Arrestants can be used in traps or applied directly to plants to manage pest populations.