mosquitocideEtymologyFrom mosquito + -cide.nounAny substance that kills mosquitos.“Six types of sprayers were tried. […] Mixed catches of mosquitoes were used, the majority being Armigeres obturans, a hardy culecine^([sic]) mosquito. Measured quantities of mosquitocide of known potency were blown off from the various sprayers and the room kept closed for half an hour.”