Aphicide

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000240",
  "term": "Aphicide",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A pesticide specifically formulated to control aphid populations on agricultural crops, ornamental plants, or in greenhouses. These chemical agents work through contact, ingestion, or systemic action, disrupting the aphids' nervous system or growth. Aphicides are applied as sprays, dusts, or soil drenches to protect plants from feeding damage and virus transmission.",
  "subject": "Agricultural equipment",
  "references": [
    "Aphicide (Merriam-Webster)"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Aphizid",
    "es": "aficida",
    "fr": "aphicide"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/aphicide/"
}