pesticide

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.P04519
Strictly, a substance intended to kill pests: in common usage, any substance used for controlling, preventing, or destroying animal, microbiological or plant pests.
Source:
PAC, 1993, 65, 2003. 'Glossary for chemists of terms used in toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 1993)' on page 2081 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199365092003)