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.