larvicide
Larvicide is a type of pesticide designed to kill the larval stage of insects. It is used in agriculture, public health, and vector control to reduce populations of pests such as mosquitoes, black flies, and midges by targeting larvae in aquatic or semi-aquatic habitats. By focusing on larvae, larvicides can reduce adult insect populations with potentially lower exposure to humans and non-target organisms when applied appropriately.
Larvicides may be chemical, biological, or environmental/physical. Chemical larvicides include organophosphates such as temephos and, in
Application typically involves applying the larvicide to water bodies where larvae develop, such as ponds, irrigation
Larviciding aims to minimize risks to humans and non-target species; Bti and Bs are generally selective for