1. a chemical substance or agent used to kill mites
Usage: commonly used in agriculture and pest control

Examples

• The farmer applied a miticide to the crops to control the spider mite infestation.
• Sulfur is a natural miticide that has been used for centuries in agriculture.
• The veterinarian recommended a miticide shampoo to treat the dog's mange.
• Miticide sprays are effective for protecting greenhouse plants from mite damage.
• Some miticides work by disrupting the nervous system of mites.