insecticidally

/ɪnˌsɛktɪˈsaɪdəli/
adverb
  1. In a way that kills insects or relates to killing insects.
    • The chemical was applied insecticidally to protect the crops from infestation.
    • The spray works insecticidally, targeting only harmful bugs.
    • These plants have evolved to act insecticidally against leaf-eating caterpillars.
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