insecticidal

adjective

in·sec·ti·cid·al (ˌ)in-ˌsek-tə-ˈsī-dᵊl

: destroying or controlling insects

: of or relating to an insecticide

insecticidally

(ˌ)in-ˌsek-tə-ˈsī-dᵊl-ē

adverb

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To get rid of pests, use insecticidal soap and horticultural oil. —

Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024 Consider applying an insecticidal soap or horticultural oil after pruning to smother scale and insect eggs to the dormant roses. —

Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2024 Aphids in high numbers, especially on sturdy stems, can be crushed by hand, sprayed with a suffocating type product like insecticidal soap, or knocked off by a strong jet of water. —

Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2024 Try moderately forceful sprays with water instead, insecticidal soap or other least toxic controls. —

Abigayle Ward, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for insecticidal