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Meaning of "pest control" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PEST CONTROL

pest control  [pest kənˈtrəʊl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PEST CONTROL

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Pest control is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PEST CONTROL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

pest control

Pest control

Pest control refers to the regulation or management of a species defined as a pest, usually because it is perceived to be detrimental to a person's health, the ecology or the economy. Practitioners of pest control are referred to as exterminators.

Definition of pest control in the English dictionary

The definition of pest control in the dictionary is killing of animal pests such as foxes, rats, mice.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PEST CONTROL


casserole
ˈkæsəˌrəʊl
control
kənˈtrəʊl
decontrol
ˌdiːkənˈtrəʊl
drole
drəʊl
dual-control
ˌdjuːəlkənˈtrəʊl
enrol
ɪnˈrəʊl
parole
pəˈrəʊl
patrol
pəˈtrəʊl
payroll
ˈpeɪˌrəʊl
riot-control
ˈraɪətkəntrəʊl
rock-and-roll
ˌrɒkənˈrəʊl
role
rəʊl
roll
rəʊl
scroll
skrəʊl
stroll
strəʊl
telecontrol
ˈtɛlɪkənˌtrəʊl
Tirol
tɪˈrəʊl
troll
trəʊl
Tyrol
tɪˈrəʊl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PEST CONTROL

pest
pest control department
pest control officer
Pestalozzi
pester
pester power
pesterer
pesteringly
pesterment
pesterous
pestful
pesthole
pesthouse
pesticidal
pesticide
pestiferous
pestiferously
pestiferousness
pestilence
pestilent

WORDS THAT END LIKE PEST CONTROL

air-traffic control
automatic frequency control
automatic gain control
birth control
climate control
cost control
credit control
cruise control
damage control
gun control
inventory control
petrol
process control
quality control
radio control
remote control
rent control
self-control
traction control
traffic control
volume control

Synonyms and antonyms of pest control in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «pest control» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PEST CONTROL

Find out the translation of pest control to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of pest control from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «pest control» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

病虫害防治
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

control de plagas
570 millions of speakers

English

pest control
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कीट नियंत्रण
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مكافحة الآفات
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

борьба с вредителями
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

controle de pragas
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কীটপতঙ্গ নিয়ন্ত্রণ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

antiparasitaire
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

kawalan serangga
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Schädlingsbekämpfung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

有害生物防除
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

해충 방제
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kontrol hama
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

kiểm soát dịch hại
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பூச்சி கட்டுப்பாடு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कीटक नियंत्रण
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

haşere kontrolü
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

disinfestazione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zwalczanie szkodników
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

боротьба з шкідниками
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

de combatere a dăunătorilor
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

του ελέγχου των παρασίτων
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

plaagbeheer
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

skadedjursbekämpning
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

skadedyrbekjempelse
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of pest control

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PEST CONTROL»

The term «pest control» is very widely used and occupies the 17.045 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PEST CONTROL» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about pest control

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QUOTES WITH «PEST CONTROL»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word pest control.
1
Shay Carl
I have had almost every job under the sun, it feels like. One of the first jobs I took was as a door-to-door pest control salesman in Raleigh, North Carolina.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PEST CONTROL»

Discover the use of pest control in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to pest control and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Common-Sense Pest Control
Provides information on practical, cost-effective, least-toxic physical, mechanical, cultural, biological, and chemical methods for controlling indoor and outdoor pests
William Olkowski, 1991
2
Pest Control: An Assassin Bug Thriller
Bob Dillon can’t get a break.
Bill Fitzhugh, 2012
3
Analysis of Vertebrate Pest Control
What is achieved by control of such pests? This 1994 book describes the application of statistics, economics and mathematical modelling to the control of bird and mammal pests.
Jim Hone, 2007
4
The Gardener's Guide to Common-sense Pest Control
This important resource gives homeowners hundreds of environmentally effective ways to control garden pests. Here are all the no- to low-toxicity remedies for ridding lawns, gardens, and trees of destructive invaders.
William Olkowski, 1995
5
Microbial Pest Control
The book includes case studies and pathogen, products and manufacturers indices.
Sushil Khetan, 2000
6
Heat Treatments for Postharvest Pest Control: Theory and ...
This book provides comprehensive information of these increasingly important treatments, covering temperature measurement, heat transfer, physiological responses of plants, insects and pathogens to heat, and an introduction to current and ...
‎2007
7
Climate Change, Intercropping, Pest Control and Beneficial ...
This book series gathers review articles that analyze current agricultural issues and knowledge, then propose alternative solutions.
Eric Lichtfouse, 2009
8
Natural Enemies Handbook: The Illustrated Guide to ...
"University of California Statewide Integrated Pest Management Project."
Mary Louise Flint, 1998
9
Organic Farming, Pest Control and Remediation of Soil Pollutants
This book series gathers review articles that analyze current agricultural issues and knowledge, then propose alternative solutions.
Eric Lichtfouse, 2009
10
Mites (Acari) for Pest Control
The book will be of great value to all those working in crop protection and biological control both in research as well as in commercial operations, including acarologists, entomologists, integrated pest management specialists, agricultural ...
Uri Gerson, Robert L. Smiley, Ronald Ochoa, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PEST CONTROL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term pest control is used in the context of the following news items.
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Kiwi conservation hits locals in pocket
Richard and Bernadette Schofield are refusing to pay a $50 pest control levy, saying kiwi conservation is a national issue. Photo / John Stone. «Northern Advocate, Jul 15»
2
At Home: Eco-friendly pest control in the garden
Floating row covers allow air, light and water through, but prevent insects like bean beetles and cabbage worms from reaching and damaging ... «Topeka Capital Journal, Jul 15»
3
Hunua pest control programme nears start
Auckland Council's planned pest control operation in the Hunua Ranges, surrounding reserve land and some private land, is close to getting ... «Scoop.co.nz, Jul 15»
4
Pest control spraying not needed at Long Sands Beach
Which York town official had the bright idea to hire a Municipal Pest Control wagon to spray poison along the curbs at Long Sands this morning ... «Seacoastonline.com, Jul 15»
5
New pest control help for Staffordshire residents
A smart new online platform has been launched which provides a direct route to pest control experts in any particular area. The user-friendly ... «Staff Newsletter, Jul 15»
6
Massey Services Acquires EcoShield Pest Control Divisions
Harvey L. Massey, chairman and CEO of Massey Services, proudly announces the purchase of EcoShield Pest Control of Atlanta, GA, and ... «Green Industry Pros, Jul 15»
7
Terminix (SERV) to Acquire Capelouto Termite & Pest Control
Capelouto Termite & Pest Control, Inc., a long-time Tallahassee area company, announced the sale of its assets to Terminix, the leading ... «StreetInsider.com, Jul 15»
8
Why you need professionals for pest control
Recurring infestations can be disappointing and you might need to hire pest control services. Here are reasons why you should consider ... «Bay Net, Jul 15»
9
Survey seeks better answers for pest control
Kiwi ingenuity could play a greater role in New Zealand's pest control. ''The Number-8-Wire Pest Project'' is Invercargill student Steve Morris' ... «Otago Daily Times, Jul 15»
10
Farmers face race against time over new pest control legislation
Simon Forrester, chief executive of the British Pest Control Association (BPCA), believes the move will have a big impact on farmers, whether ... «Craven Herald, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Pest control [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/pest-control>. Apr 2024 ».
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