Pest Management

noun a type of insect with a hard shell-like covering over its wings

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• The entomologist studied the anatomy of the beetle to better understand its behavior.
• I saw a cool beetle crawling on the sidewalk today.
• That beetle looks so funky with its shiny green shell!
• She felt like a beetle trapped in a glass jar, unable to escape the suffocating situation.

noun a bird of the family Columbidae, typically smaller than a dove and having a stout body and short legs

• The pigeon is a common sight in urban areas.
• I saw a pigeon hanging out on the sidewalk.
• That pigeon is always scavenging for food.
• She felt like a pigeon trapped in a cage, unable to escape her circumstances.

noun a small rodent with a long tail, known for being a pest in many urban areas

• The scientist conducted a study on the behavior of the rat in a controlled environment.
• I saw a rat scurrying across the street last night.
• That guy is such a rat, always trying to cheat his way out of things.
• She felt like a rat trapped in a maze, unable to find her way out of the complicated situation.

noun a small mammal known for its black and white fur and ability to release a strong-smelling odor as a defense mechanism

• The skunk is a nocturnal mammal known for its black and white fur and foul-smelling spray.
• I saw a skunk rummaging through the trash cans last night.
• That party was a skunk fest - everyone was acting crazy!
• Her attitude towards the project was like a skunk - leaving a stench of negativity wherever she went.

noun a type of moth that feeds on acorns

• The acorn moth is a type of insect that lays its eggs in acorns.
• I saw an acorn moth fluttering around the oak tree in the backyard.
• Those acorn moths are always causing trouble in the garden.
• Her thoughts fluttered like acorn moths, never settling on one idea for long.

noun a type of grasshopper

adjective relating to or resembling a grasshopper

• The acridian is a type of insect that belongs to the grasshopper family.
• I saw an acridian hopping around in the garden yesterday.
• Check out that funky looking acridian over there!
• The acridian of corruption had infested every corner of the government.

noun a type of grasshopper belonging to the family Acrididae

• The acridid is a type of grasshopper commonly found in grasslands.
• I saw an acridid hopping around in the backyard.
• Check out that funky acridid over there!
• The acridid of doubt gnawed at her mind, causing uncertainty.

noun the study of grasshoppers, specifically those of the family Acrididae

• The study of venomous animals falls under the branch of acridology.
• My friend is majoring in acridology, which is the study of venom and venomous animals.
• I never knew acridology was a thing until I met someone who studies snake venom for a living.
• In the world of acridology, researchers are constantly unlocking the secrets of deadly toxins.