Spot treatment
- Pronunciation
- /SPOT treat-ment/
- Category
- Pest Control
- Singular
- Spot treatment
- Plural
- Spot treatments
Definition
A targeted application of pesticide or insecticide to a specific area where an insect infestation is localized.
Etymology
Example
The IPM coordinator recommended spot treatment for the area around the infested window.
Related Terms
- Targeted application
- Localized control
Usage Notes
Spot treatments are often used to address smaller infestations or areas of high pest activity.