Ectoparasiticides
Ectoparasiticides
Ectoparasiticides (pronounced: ek-toh-par-uh-si-tuh-sahydz) are a type of pesticide specifically designed to kill parasites that live on the surface of their host.
Etymology
The term "Ectoparasiticide" is derived from the Greek words "ektos" meaning "outside", "parasitos" meaning "parasite", and the Latin word "caedere" meaning "to kill".
Usage
Ectoparasiticides are commonly used in veterinary medicine to treat animals infested with external parasites such as fleas, ticks, and lice. They are also used in agriculture to protect crops from parasitic insects.
Types of Ectoparasiticides
There are several types of ectoparasiticides, including organophosphates, pyrethroids, and neonicotinoids. Each type works in a different way to kill or repel parasites.
Related Terms
- Endoparasiticide: A pesticide used to kill parasites that live inside the body of their host.
- Anthelmintic: A drug used to expel or destroy parasitic worms.
- Acaricide: A pesticide that kills mites and ticks.
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