ex·ter·mi·na·tor

[ik-stur-muh-ney-ter]
noun
1.
a person or thing that exterminates.
2.
a person or business establishment specializing in the elimination of vermin, insects, etc., from a building, apartment, etc., especially by the controlled application of toxic chemicals.

Origin:
1605–15; < Late Latin exterminātor. See extermine, -ator

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exterminate (ɪkˈstɜːmɪˌneɪt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
(tr) to destroy (living things, esp pests or vermin) completely; annihilate; eliminate
 
[C16: from Latin extermināre to drive away, from terminus boundary]
 
ex'terminable
 
adj
 
extermi'nation
 
n
 
ex'terminative
 
adj
 
ex'terminatory
 
adj
 
ex'terminator
 
n

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Exterminator is always a great word to know.
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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
Example sentences
If so, provide licensed exterminator report with list of repairs needed.
If you or anyone in your building sees a rat, call an exterminator immediately.
Additionally the exterminator could help with eliminating alternate blood hosts
  such as rodents, bats, and bird nests.
Consult an exterminator or your local health department for additional
  information on rodent control.
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