pest exterminator
[/pest ɪkˈstɜːrmɪneɪtər/]
nounpl: pest exterminators
exterminador de pragas
1. A professional who eliminates unwanted insects, rodents, and other pests from buildings and properties using chemical, biological, or physical methods
We called a pest exterminator to deal with the termite infestation in our house.
Chamamos um exterminador de pragas para lidar com a infestação de cupins em nossa casa.
2. A person or company specialized in pest control services for residential or commercial purposes
The pest exterminator sprayed the entire building to eliminate the cockroaches.
O exterminador de pragas pulverizou todo o edifício para eliminar as baratas.
In Brazil, especially in São Paulo, 'dedetizador' is the colloquial term most people use, derived from a famous pest control brand that became synonymous with the service. In the USA and NYC, the term 'exterminator' is widely used and often appears in popular culture. This is a common service in urban areas where pest problems are frequent, reflecting the reality of city living in both countries.
NYC Slang
exterminator (commonly shortened in NYC colloquial speech)
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