Meaning & use
Methoprene
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a synthetic chemical compound used as an insect growth regulator to prevent larvae from maturing into adults
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The mosquito abatement program treats standing water with methoprene to stop larvae from developing.
Some flea control products for pets contain methoprene to break the insect's life cycle.
A note on using this word
Methoprene mimics juvenile insect hormones, keeping larvae from reaching adulthood rather than killing them outright.
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insect growth regulator
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