noun a substance or chemical used to kill mites or ticks
Acaricides are used in veterinary medicine to treat and prevent infestations of mites and ticks on animals.
Acaricides are commonly used in agriculture to control mites and ticks that can damage crops.
Acaricides are used in public health efforts to control vectors of diseases such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
Acaricides are studied in entomology as a method of controlling arthropod pests.
Acaricides are regulated by government agencies to ensure their safe and effective use.
A writer may use 'acaricide' in a piece of fiction or non-fiction related to agriculture or pest control.
Entomologists may use 'acaricide' when researching and studying mites and ticks and how to control them.
Agricultural scientists may use 'acaricide' when developing new methods for pest control in crops.
Pest control technicians may use 'acaricide' as part of their treatment plans to eliminate mites and ticks in homes or businesses.
Veterinarians may use 'acaricide' when treating animals infested with mites or ticks.
Environmental scientists may study the impact of 'acaricide' on ecosystems and wildlife when used for pest control.
Farmers may use 'acaricide' as part of their pest management strategies to protect crops from mites and ticks.