Larvicide

insecticide that is specifically targeted against the larval life stage of an insect

A Larvicide is a type of insecticide ment to keep away larvae. Most of the time, it is either a poison, or a biological agent. An example of a biological agent is Bacillus thuringiensis, which spreads a disease, and is used against certain caterpillars. Larvicides are used by farmers and others.

Larvicide CULINEX Tab plus, Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis
Larva of Aedes aegypti. These mosquitoes spread yellow fever, amongst others.