ovicidal
/ˌoʊvəˈsaɪdəl/
adjective
- Capable of killing eggs, especially the eggs of insects or other pests.
- Some shampoos contain ovicidal ingredients to kill lice eggs.
- The farmer applied an ovicidal spray to prevent caterpillars from hatching.
- Researchers are developing ovicidal compounds that target mosquito eggs without harming other wildlife.