Practice mode Entomology

What is a pesticide that kills or controls insect eggs called?

Correct answer C. Ovicide

Explanation

The suffix -cide means killer and ovum means egg, so an ovicide is a chemical applied specifically to destroy pest eggs before they hatch.

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