Choose the most appropriate word that can substitute the given group of words.

Killing of pests

Pesticide

The most appropriate word that can substitute the given group of words is pesticide.

• Herbicide is a chemical used to kill plants.
• Suicide is the act of intentionally killing oneself.
• Pesticide is a chemical used to kill pests, such as insects, rodents, and weeds.
• Patricide is the act of killing one's own parent.