acaricides

Definition of acaricidesnext
plural of acaricide

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Noun
  • Homeowners should start with bait and traps before moving on to pesticides — preferably ready-to-use ones that don’t require mixing chemicals, the agency said.
    Hali Smith April 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Examining the land Various former golf courses facing redevelopment in South Florida have dealt with remnants of arsenic through the decades, the result of herbicides and pesticides being used long ago, the Sun Sentinel reported in a June 2017 news article.
    Megan Vaz, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Examining the land Various former golf courses facing redevelopment in South Florida have dealt with remnants of arsenic through the decades, the result of herbicides and pesticides being used long ago, the Sun Sentinel reported in a June 2017 news article.
    Megan Vaz, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Apply preemergent herbicides in early to mid-spring before soil temperatures reach 55°F.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2026
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“Acaricides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acaricides. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.

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