Pest Control Terms

noun a type of beetle that feeds on rose plants

• The rose beetle is a common pest that feeds on the petals of roses.
• I saw a rose beetle munching on my rose bushes yesterday.
• Those pesky rose beetles are ruining my garden!
• Like a rose beetle, she was slowly consuming his love and affection.

noun a device used for catching rats

• The ratter was able to locate and eliminate the source of the cyber attack.
• My cousin's dog is a great ratter, always catching mice around the house.
• I heard that new guy is a real ratter when it comes to finding good deals online.
• The detective was known as a ratter for his ability to uncover hidden truths in criminal cases.