insecticidal
adjective
in·sec·ti·cid·al
(ˌ)in-ˌsek-tə-ˈsī-dᵊl 
1
: destroying or controlling insects
2
: of or relating to an insecticide
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Treat persistent infections with horticultural oil or insecticidal soap.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025
Spray the entire plant with horticultural oil such as neem oil or insecticidal soap.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Nov. 2025
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025
Spray the entire plant with horticultural oil such as neem oil or insecticidal soap.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for insecticidal
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“Insecticidal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insecticidal. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.
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