aphidicide

/æfaɪdɪˌsaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A pesticide or substance used to kill aphids.

“The farmer applied an aphidicide to the infested crop to prevent further damage.”

2. verb

To kill or destroy aphids, typically with a pesticide.

“The gardener aphidicides the plants regularly to keep the aphid population under control.”

Synonyms

  • insecticide
  • pesticide

Antonyms

  • aphid-attractant
  • aphidicide-neutralizer