Ovicide

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008384",
  "term": "Ovicide",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A chemical substance or agent specifically designed to destroy the eggs of insects, mites, or other pests. These compounds typically act by disrupting embryonic development within the egg, preventing hatching. Ovicide applications are a common strategy in pest management to break the life cycle of target organisms.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1276 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/ovicide/"
}