I. noun
also lar·va·cide ˈlärvəˌsīd
( -s )
Etymology: larvi- or larva + -cide
: an insecticide or other pesticide used for killing larvae — compare adulticide
II. transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
: to treat with a larvicide
effects of DDT mosquito larviciding on wildlife — Public Health Reports