ovicide
/ˈoʊvəˌsaɪd/
noun
- The act of killing eggs, or a substance used to kill eggs, especially those of insects or pests.
- Using an ovicide early in the season can prevent a large infestation later.
- Scientists studied the ovicide's effect on the eggs of the invasive species.
- The ovicide was applied to the plants to stop the beetles from reproducing.