acaricide

noun

acar·i·cide | \ ə-ˈker-ə-ˌsīd

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Definition of acaricide

: a pesticide that kills mites and ticks

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Large-scale habitat control or acaricide (tick-killing) treatment of wildlife, though possible, can be difficult or not cost-effective for homeowners. — Joyce Sakamoto, Washington Post, "Ticks and mosquitoes are ready to deliver disease in a bite, but you can stop them," 18 June 2018

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The first known use of acaricide was in 1841

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acaricide

noun

acar·i·cide | \ ə-ˈkar-ə-ˌsīd

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: a pesticide that kills mites and ticks

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