Acaricides (also known as Acaricide, Mite Control Agent): A pesticide or chemical agent that kills mites and ticks. This is a large class that includes carbamates, formamides, organochlorines, organophosphates, etc, that act as antibiotics or growth regulators.

NIH MeSH · D056810Chemicals and Drugs

Acaricides

Also known asAcaricide · Mite Control Agent · Agent, Mite Control · Control Agent, Mite · Miticide

Definition

A pesticide or chemical agent that kills mites and ticks. This is a large class that includes carbamates, formamides, organochlorines, organophosphates, etc, that act as antibiotics or growth regulators.

MeSH classification

  • D27.720.031.700.071
  • D27.888.723.071

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Common questions about Acaricides

What does Acaricides mean in medicine?
A pesticide or chemical agent that kills mites and ticks. This is a large class that includes carbamates, formamides, organochlorines, organophosphates, etc, that act as antibiotics or growth regulators. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Acaricides known by any other names?
Yes. Acaricides is also referred to as Acaricide, Mite Control Agent, Agent, Mite Control, Control Agent, Mite in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Acaricides sit in the medical classification?
Acaricides falls under the broader medical category "Chemicals and Drugs" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: D27.720.031.700.071, D27.888.723.071). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D056810) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗