(がいちゅうくじょ)

がいちゅうくじょ
noun
pest control; pest extermination
daily-lifenature
1. pest control; pest extermination; insect pest removal
The process of eliminating or controlling harmful insects, such as termites, cockroaches, or agricultural pests.
害虫駆除(がいちゅうくじょ)業者(ぎょうしゃ)依頼(いらい)した
I hired a pest control company.
シロアリ害虫駆除(がいちゅうくじょ)定期的(ていきてき)(おこな)べきだ。
Termite pest control should be done regularly.
Organic farming methods that control pests without using pesticides are attracting attention.

A compound of 害虫(がいちゅう) (harmful insect, pest) and 駆除(くじょ) (extermination, removal). Covers both residential pest control (cockroaches, termites, mosquitoes) and agricultural pest management.

In Japan, professional 害虫駆除(がいちゅうくじょ)業者(ぎょうしゃ) (pest control companies) are commonly hired for termite inspections and treatment, which is important given the prevalence of wooden construction.

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