Pest Control Terminology

noun a person or thing that exterminates, especially a person whose job is to get rid of pests or vermin

• The exterminator was called to the office building to deal with a termite infestation.
• I heard the exterminator is coming tomorrow to get rid of the ants in the kitchen.
• I can't believe we have to call the bug exterminator again, these pests just won't go away.
• She was like an emotional exterminator, helping me get rid of all my negative thoughts and feelings.

verb to apply fumigants to disinfect or purify

• The pest control company will fumigate the entire building to eliminate any insects or rodents.
• My neighbor had to fumigate their house because of a termite infestation.
• I heard they had to fumigate the place after that wild party last night.
• In order to start fresh, sometimes we need to fumigate our minds from negative thoughts.

noun a process of removing pests or insects by using fumigants

• The fumigation process was carried out to eliminate any pests in the building.
• We had to do fumigation in our house because of the ants invasion.
• I heard they had to fumigate the whole place because of a bug infestation.
• The therapist suggested fumigating negative thoughts from your mind to feel better.

verb to eliminate or remove something

preposition used to indicate the action of eliminating or removing something

• The company decided to get rid of outdated equipment to improve efficiency.
• I need to get rid of these old clothes taking up space in my closet.
• I'm going to get rid of that annoying guy who keeps bothering me.
• It's time to get rid of the negative thoughts holding you back from success.

noun a type of insect belonging to the order Diptera and the suborder Nematocera

• The gnat is a small flying insect that can be found near bodies of water.
• I can't stand those annoying gnats buzzing around my head.
• I swatted that gnat out of the air before it could bite me.
• The small mistake was like a gnat in the grand scheme of things.

noun a plant-eating insect with long hind legs that are used for jumping

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• The grasshopper is a type of insect belonging to the suborder Caelifera.
• I saw a grasshopper hopping around in the backyard.
• Check out that grasshopper chilling on the grass!
• He was jumping around like a grasshopper during the dance performance.

adjective having a dry, powdery texture, often used to describe food that is dry or lacking moisture

• The mealy texture of the bread was off-putting to some customers.
• I don't like the mealy apples they have at the grocery store.
• These mealy potatoes are gross, I'm not eating them.
• His mealy excuses for being late were wearing thin with his boss.

adjective Pesky is an adjective that describes something annoying or troublesome.

• The pesky issue of funding still remains unresolved.
• Those pesky mosquitoes are driving me crazy!
• I can't stand those pesky little critters.
• The pesky thoughts in my mind won't seem to go away.

noun A small piece of paper with a design on it that is stuck onto a letter or package before it is posted, to show that the cost of sending it has been paid

verb To extinguish or destroy something completely, typically something undesirable or harmful

• The government is determined to stamp out corruption in all levels of society.
• We need to work together to stamp out this rumor before it spreads further.
• Let's team up and stamp out this drama once and for all.
• Education is the best tool we have to stamp out ignorance and prejudice.

noun a mischievous person

• The farmer set out traps to catch the varmint that had been eating his crops.
• My neighbor's dog keeps chasing after the varmint that lives in our backyard.
• I ain't gonna let no varmint mess with my garden, no sir!
• The gossip spread like wildfire, with each person adding their own twist to the tale like a sneaky varmint.

noun small animals that are harmful or annoying, such as rats or cockroaches

• The exterminator was called in to rid the building of vermin.
• I saw a mouse in the kitchen last night, we have a vermin problem.
• I can't stand those rats, they're such vermin.
• Hate is like a vermin that slowly eats away at your soul.

adjective describing something as having or resembling weevils, small beetles known for infesting and damaging stored grains

adverb modifying a verb, adjective, or other adverb to indicate that something is done in a weevily manner

• The stored grain was infested with weevily pests, causing significant damage.
• I found some weevily bugs in the pantry and had to throw out all the flour.
• Ew, that bag of rice looks weevily. I wouldn't eat that if I were you.
• His mind felt weevily, filled with intrusive thoughts that wouldn't go away.

noun a family of insects that includes grasshoppers and locusts

• The Acrididae family consists of grasshoppers and locusts.
• I saw a bunch of Acrididae hopping around in the field.
• Those Acrididae bugs are so annoying.
• The Acrididae of the insect world, grasshoppers are known for their jumping abilities.

noun a family of grasshoppers, including many common species such as locusts

• The Acridiidae family of insects includes grasshoppers and locusts.
• I saw a bunch of Acridiidae bugs hopping around in the grass.
• Those Acridiidae critters are everywhere in the fields.
• The Acridiidae family of problems seemed to multiply overnight.