kill insect

Frequency: 7.513.4 per million words

to cause an insect to die

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Examples (10)

  • Unfortunately, pesticides kill beneficial insects as well as harmful ones.
  • He used a rolled-up newspaper to kill the annoying insect on the wall.
  • Gardeners often use organic sprays to kill harmful insects on their plants.
  • The sudden cold snap helped to kill many of the overwintering insects.
  • She refused to kill the insect, choosing instead to gently release it outside.
  • To prevent disease, it's important to kill the insects that carry viruses.
  • Modern pest control methods aim to kill target insects with minimal environmental impact.
  • My cat loves to chase and kill flying insects that enter the house.
  • They had to spray insecticide to kill the insects infesting their crops.
  • If you want to kill household insects naturally, try a vinegar solution.