Identify the term for a chemical that kills rodents.

Identify the term for a chemical that kills rodents.

• A. Repellent
• B. Rodenticide
• C. Piscicide
• D. Avicide

Answer: (B)

A rodenticide is a chemical designed to kill rodents. This term is used specifically for agents that cause death in rodents, distinguishing them from repellents, which only deter, and from piscicides and avicides, which target fish and birds. Rodenticides come in various forms, such as anticoagulants or neurotoxins, and are used in pest-control programs to reduce rodent populations when applied according to label directions and safety guidelines.

A rodenticide is a chemical designed to kill rodents. This term is used specifically for agents that cause death in rodents, distinguishing them from repellents, which only deter, and from piscicides and avicides, which target fish and birds. Rodenticides come in various forms, such as anticoagulants or neurotoxins, and are used in pest-control programs to reduce rodent populations when applied according to label directions and safety guidelines.