insecticidal
adjective
in·sec·ti·cid·al
(ˌ)in-ˌsek-tə-ˈsī-dᵊl 
1
: destroying or controlling insects
2
: of or relating to an insecticide
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Treat the occasional aphid or mite outbreak with insecticidal soap.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
Use Organic Insecticides Bt, insecticidal soap, and neem oil are derived from natural materials and can be used on specific pests.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025
For larger infestations, use an insecticidal soap or neem oil.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2025
If your Easter cacti develop sticky leaves, leaf yellowing and spotting, or other signs of pests, treat them every 7 to 10 days with an organic insecticidal soap spray until the pests are gone.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Mar. 2025
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
Use Organic Insecticides Bt, insecticidal soap, and neem oil are derived from natural materials and can be used on specific pests.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025
For larger infestations, use an insecticidal soap or neem oil.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2025
If your Easter cacti develop sticky leaves, leaf yellowing and spotting, or other signs of pests, treat them every 7 to 10 days with an organic insecticidal soap spray until the pests are gone.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Insecticidal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insecticidal. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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