exterminator
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Definition
A person whose job is to get rid of pests like insects or rodents in homes or buildings, usually using chemicals or traps.
Usage & Nuances
Primarily used in the context of pest control services, both residential and commercial. Not typically a DIY term—refers to a professional. Sometimes appears as 'pest exterminator.' Related noun: 'extermination.'
Example Sentences
The exterminator arrived to get rid of the ants in our kitchen.
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We called an exterminator to remove the rats from the basement.
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The exterminator used a special spray to kill the bugs.
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If you have a roach problem, an exterminator can usually solve it quickly.
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My landlord sends an exterminator every few months, just in case.
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The house next door needed an exterminator after finding a wasp nest in the attic.
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