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germicide

[jur-muh-sahyd] / ˈdʒɜr məˌsaɪd /


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The agency’s treatment plan for affected pools includes the application of larvicides, which can provide up to 90 days of mosquito control.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2025

That money buys billions of liters of insecticides, millions of kilograms of larvicides and 75 million insecticide-treated bed nets.

From New York Times • Sep. 29, 2023

The agency said ways to control mosquito populations include eliminating standing water where mosquitoes breed, using eco-friendly larvicides and promoting community awareness about mosquito control.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 22, 2023

Experts recommend eliminating standing water sources where mosquitoes breed and using eco-friendly larvicides, alongside increasing awareness of the personal measures people can take to protect themselves.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2023

These simple measures were complemented by the strategic use of larvicides.

From Nature • Sep. 29, 2019




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