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insecticidal soap — Definition

Böcek öldürücü sabun / insecticidal soap
Insecticidal soap is an insecticide formulation that contains potassium or sodium salts, used in the fight against soft body insects (e.g. leaf lice, mites, white flies). These soaps lead to their water loss and die by solving the protective candle layer in the outer skeleton of insects. It has low toxicity for humans and pets and is biodegradable. It is a preferred pest control method in organic agriculture and homeyard.
Turkish
🇹🇷 Böcek öldürücü sabun
English
🇬🇧 insecticidal soap
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❓ What is Böcek öldürücü sabun?
Böcek öldürücü sabun; insecticidal soap is an insecticide formulation that contains potassium or sodium salts, used in the fight against soft body insects (e.g. leaf lice, mites, white flies). These soaps lead to their water loss and die by solving the protective candle layer in the outer skeleton of insects. It has low toxicity for humans and pets and is biodegradable. It is a preferred pest control method in organic agriculture and homeyard.
❓ What is insecticidal soap in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "insecticidal soap" is Böcek öldürücü sabun.
❓ Which medical field is Böcek öldürücü sabun related to?
This term belongs to the Drugs category.