miticide

/ˈmaɪtɪsaɪd/
noun
  1. A substance used to kill mites.
    • Many pet owners use a miticide to treat mange in dogs.
    • The farmer chose an organic miticide to avoid harming beneficial insects.
    • The gardener applied a miticide to the rose bushes to control the infestation.
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