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Insecticide is the term used for a pesticide that kills insects. The name fits because the suffix -cide means to kill, so an insecticide is specifically formulated to target and control insect pests. The other terms refer to pesticides aimed at different organisms: fungicides kill fungi, herbicides kill unwanted plants or weeds, and nematicides kill nematodes. So when the goal is to reduce insect damage, choosing an insecticide is the appropriate option.