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pestology|pɛˈstɒlədʒɪ|
[f. L. pest-is pest + -ology.]
The scientific study of pests and methods of dealing with them. Hence pestoˈlogical a., of or pertaining to pestology; peˈstologist, an expert or specialist in pestology.
1921Glasgow Herald 26 Nov. 6 Lieut.-Colonel Nathan Raw, M.P., has become President of the newly formed Institute of Applied Pestology. 1927Daily Express 23 Sept. 3/3 The pestological exhibition and conferences..opened yesterday... There were insect powders, sprays, pastes and—this will show you how far a pestologist goes—automatic fire-arms. 1927Times 27 Sept. 12/5 An exhibition organized by the College of Pestology..was opened on Thursday. 1971New Scientist 3 June 554/2 Our war-weary pestologists may perhaps become disenchanted with the scientific approach. |