What is another word for insecticide?
Pronunciation: [ˌɪnsˈɛktɪsˌa͡ɪd] (IPA) 
Insecticides are chemicals used to eradicate insects that may pose a threat to crops or people's health. However, sometimes the term "insecticide" can be a bit too specific, and there may be alternative words that could be more appropriate. Some synonyms for the word insecticide include pesticide, herbicide, fungicide, rodenticide, larvicide, and acaricide. Pesticide is perhaps the most commonly used synonym for insecticide, as it also includes chemicals that eradicate pests such as mice, rats, and weeds, in addition to insects. Herbicides are generally used to remove unwanted plants, while fungicides kill harmful fungi. Rodenticides are chemicals used for rodent control, while larvicides target mosquito larvae. Finally, acaricides are used to eradicate ticks and mites.
