noun
- Plural of miticide; chemical substances or agents used to kill mites.
Usage: technical; agriculture/pest control
Examples
- Farmers apply miticides to crops to control spider mite infestations.
- The orchard required several applications of miticides during the growing season.
- Miticides are commonly used in both agricultural and horticultural settings.
- Some miticides are organic, while others are synthetic chemical compounds.
- The effectiveness of miticides depends on proper timing and application methods.