Miticides are very similar in action and application to:

Miticides are designed specifically to control mites, which are arachnids related closely to insects. The correct choice highlights that miticides operate similarly to insecticides in that both classes of pesticides target pests that affect plants and other environments. Both miticides and insecticides work by disrupting the normal biological functions of the pests, often targeting their nervous systems or other physiological processes.

In terms of application, both types of pesticides may be used in similar forms (such as sprays or granules) and may be applied similarly concerning timing and environmental conditions to maximize their effectiveness against the specific pests they target.

The other options—fungicides, herbicides, and nematicides—target entirely different groups of organisms. Fungicides are aimed at controlling fungal diseases, herbicides target weeds, and nematicides focus on nematodes. Each of these has distinct action mechanisms and application techniques, making them less comparable to miticides than insecticides, which share a closer relationship and approach in pest management.