Skordýraeiturs
Skordýraeiturs, meaning "insect poison" in Icelandic, refers to any substance designed to kill or repel insects. These substances are broadly categorized as insecticides. They are used in agriculture to protect crops from pests, in public health to control disease vectors like mosquitoes, and in homes to manage household pests such as ants and cockroaches.
The development of skordýraeiturs has a long history, with early forms utilizing naturally occurring substances like
Different types of skordýraeiturs exist, including contact poisons, stomach poisons, and fumigants. The choice of insecticide