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Larvacide

Definition: A substance or agent used to kill or prevent the growth of larvae, particularly those of insects.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A chemical larvacide that eliminates mosquito larvae, preventing the spread of diseases such as malaria and dengue.

Example Sentence: The health department sprayed larvacide in the stagnant water to control the mosquito population.

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Sense 2: Larvacide can be in the form of biological agents like bacteria or viruses that infect and kill specific insect larvae.

Example Sentence: The farmers introduced a larvacide consisting of Bacillus thuringiensis in their fields to combat pest infestation naturally.

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Sense 3: Some larvacides are available in tablet or pellet form, which can be added to standing water to kill mosquito larvae.

Example Sentence: The homeowner purchased larvacide tablets to control the mosquito population in their backyard pond.

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