Noun
/lɑːrˈvaɪsaɪd/
Larvicide is a substance used to kill the larval stages of insects, particularly those that are vectors for diseases such as mosquitoes and flies. It is commonly used in pest control and is often found in formulations for stagnant water sources to prevent the breeding of harmful insects.
Frequency of Use: Moderate. It is more frequently used in written contexts, particularly in scientific, public health, or environmental discussions.
Example Sentences:
1. The county health department distributed larvicide to residents with standing water to combat the rising mosquito population.
Департамент здравоохранения округа раздал ларвицид жителям с стоячей водой, чтобы бороться с растущим населением комаров.
Farmers in the region have started using larvicide as part of their integrated pest management strategy.
Фермеры региона начали использовать ларвицид как часть своей стратегии интегрированного управления вредителями.
Applying larvicide can effectively reduce the risk of dengue fever outbreaks in tropical areas.
Применение ларвицидов может эффективно снизить риск вспышек лихорадки денге в тропических районах.
While "larvicide" itself is not commonly found in idiomatic expressions, the topic of pest control and related terms often surfaces in discussions about public health and environmental protection.
Example Sentences:
1. When it comes to pest control, it's better to take preventive measures than to wait for problems to spiral out of control with larvicide use.
Когда речь идет о борьбе с вредителями, лучше принимать меры предосторожности, чем дожидаться, пока проблемы не выйдут из-под контроля с использованием ларвицида.
The community organized a cleanup day and distributed larvicide to keep disease-carrying mosquitoes at bay.
Сообщество организовало день уборки и раздавало ларвицид, чтобы держать комаров, переносчиков болезней, подальше.
The local government urged residents to use larvicide wisely, much like they would conserve water during a drought.
Местное правительство призвало жителей использовать ларвицид разумно, как они бы сохраняли воду во время засухи.
The word "larvicide" is derived from the Latin word "larva," meaning "ghost" or "mask," referring to the pupal stage of insects, and the suffix "-cide," from the Latin "caedere," meaning "to kill." Thus, "larvicide" literally means "a substance that kills larvae."
Synonyms: - Insecticide (when specifically targeting larvae) - Pest control agent
Antonyms: - Larvivorous (referring to organisms that feed on larvae) - Protective agents (in the context of preventing pest infestations rather than eliminating them)