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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Severe outbreaks can be managed using insecticidal oils or soaps.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
Bt, insecticidal soap, and neem oil are derived from natural materials and can be used on specific pests.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026
Regularly monitor the plants for beetles and use methods such as hand-picking or insecticidal soap to control them.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026
Control aphids feeding in new shoots with an insecticidal soap spray.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
Bt, insecticidal soap, and neem oil are derived from natural materials and can be used on specific pests.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026
Regularly monitor the plants for beetles and use methods such as hand-picking or insecticidal soap to control them.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026
Control aphids feeding in new shoots with an insecticidal soap spray.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
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 21 Jun. 2026.
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