nematocidal
/nɪˌmætəˈsaɪdəl/
adjective
- Capable of killing nematodes (roundworms).
- Some fungi produce nematocidal compounds to trap and digest worms in the soil.
- Researchers are testing new nematocidal agents to control parasitic infections in livestock.
- The farmer applied a nematocidal treatment to protect his tomato plants.