Agricultural Pest Control Vocabulary

verb to inhabit or overrun in numbers large enough to be harmful or unpleasant

• The building was infested with termites, causing extensive damage to the structure.
• I heard that the old house down the street is infested with rats.
• Dude, that place is totally infested with bugs. It's gross.
• Negative thoughts can infest your mind if you don't actively work to combat them.

noun a piece of material made of string, rope, wire, etc., with spaces in between, allowing objects to pass through while still providing some form of barrier or containment

• The fishermen used fine mesh netting to catch small fish.
• I bought some netting to keep the bugs out of my garden.
• Let's hang out by the netting at the beach and catch some rays.
• The artist's use of netting in the painting added a sense of depth and texture.

adjective describing the condition of being eaten by worms

• The old book was worm eaten and needed to be carefully handled.
• I found a worm eaten apple in the fruit bowl.
• That wooden table is so worm eaten, it's practically falling apart.
• The once bustling town now appeared worm eaten, with abandoned buildings and neglected streets.

noun a person who studies acarids, which are a type of mite

• The acaridologist is an expert in studying mites and ticks.
• My cousin is an acaridologist, she studies tiny bugs for a living.
• I heard that acaridologist dude is like a bug whisperer or something.
• As an acaridologist, she has a keen eye for spotting even the smallest details.

noun the branch of zoology that deals with the study of mites

• The study of mites and ticks falls under the field of acarology.
• I never knew acarinology was a thing until I stumbled upon it in my biology class.
• Acarinology sounds like a made-up word, but it's actually a legitimate scientific discipline.
• Exploring the intricate world of acarinology is like unlocking a hidden treasure trove of knowledge.

noun a type of plant disease caused by mites

• The study of acarocecidia involves the examination of galls induced by mites on plants.
• Have you heard about acarocecidia? It's all about those weird growths on plants caused by mites.
• I don't get why we have to learn about acarocecidia, it seems so boring.
• Her creativity bloomed like an acarocecidia, transforming the dull office into a vibrant workspace.