Rodent Control Methods

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.

noun a play by Agatha Christie

• The mousetrap was carefully set up in the corner of the kitchen to catch any rodents.
• I found a huge mouse in the mousetrap this morning, it was so gross!
• I swear, setting up that mousetrap was a real pain in the neck.
• His plan to catch the thief was like setting up a mousetrap, waiting for the right moment to catch them in the act.