What does the word 'matabichos' mean''''

Question

I'm trying to read a Spanish childrens book 'Colegas en el bosque' and have come accross the word 'matabichos'. I can't find it in the dictionary at all. Please help!

Answer 1

When I lived in Chile, bichos were bugs like mosquitos or biting knats..."una plaga de bichos" was like a "swarm of mosquitos"

Answer 2

Danielle is right. just found this company in chile.

matabichos control de plagas ltda
viel 1226
santiago - santiago
(56) - (2) - 5563491
chile

Answer 3

you could also search "insecticida" on the dictionary.

[url=http://buscon.rae.es/draeI/SrvltConsulta'TIPO_BUS=3&LEMA=insecticida]http://buscon.rae.es/draeI/SrvltConsulta'TIPO_BUS=3&LEMA=insecticida[/url]

Answer 4

matar el bicho also means to quench one's thirst

Answer 5

Yay! I knew something! Glad I actually helped. Enjoy the book!

Answer 6

Hi Danielle, yes I think that must be it! Big thanks! I can continue reading now. Issy

Answer 7

I think it might mean "bugkillers"....not sure, though. Does that make sense in the context of the book'