disinfestant
/ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛstənt/
noun
- A substance or product used to kill or remove pests such as insects or rodents.
- The gardener applied a disinfestant to the soil to kill harmful nematodes.
- Some natural disinfestants use essential oils to repel insects without harsh chemicals.
- Ships must carry approved disinfestants to treat cargo against invasive species.
Synonyms
adjective
- Having the property of killing or removing pests.
- Farmers use disinfestant treatments on seeds before planting.
- The disinfestant spray was effective against bed bugs but safe for fabrics.
- The airport uses a disinfestant fog in the cargo hold of planes.