1. Plural of larvicide; substances or agents that kill insect larvae, especially mosquito larvae.
Usage: Usually used in plural form or as a mass noun in technical/scientific contexts; Common in public health and pest control

Examples

• The health department applied larvicides to standing water to prevent mosquito breeding.
• Different types of larvicides are used depending on the target insect species.
• Biological larvicides are often preferred because they pose fewer risks to non-target organisms.
• The effectiveness of larvicides depends on proper application timing and dosage.
• Mosquito control programs rely on a combination of larvicides and adult insecticides.