Pesticides And Pest Control Terminology

noun a substance that is used to fumigate or disinfect an area by killing pests or bacteria

• The agriculture industry uses fumigants to control pests and diseases in crops.
• My neighbor had to use a fumigant to get rid of termites in their house.
• I heard you can use that fumigant stuff to clear out a room real quick.
• His words were like a fumigant, clearing out all the doubts and uncertainties in my mind.

noun a substance or chemical used to kill mites or ticks

• The farmer applied acaricide to control the mite infestation on the crops.
• The farmer used acaricide to get rid of the mites on the plants.
• The farmer sprayed some acaricide to kill those pesky mites on the crops.
• Using acaricide is like a shield protecting the crops from harmful mites.