Definition of «vermin»

The term vermin refers to small animals, typically rodents such as rats or mice, that are considered a nuisance due to their habit of living in close proximity to humans and causing damage to property, spreading diseases, and contaminating food sources.

Usage examples

  1. The vermin infestation in the old warehouse required professional exterminators to remove rats and mice.
  2. The farmer used traps and poison to control the vermin population of rabbits that were destroying his crops.
  3. The city council implemented a vermin eradication program to tackle the growing problem of cockroaches and rats in urban areas.
  4. The health inspector found evidence of vermin in the restaurant's kitchen, leading to its temporary closure for pest control measures.
  5. The homeowner set up a deterrent system to prevent vermin such as raccoons and skunks from entering the yard and causing damage.

Sentences with «vermin»

  • History: Chinese Crested origin is China (since 13th century) and was often used as a stomach warmer to drive out sickness and also used as a hunter of vermin as a «Chinese Ship Dog». (puppy-basics.com)
  • These feisty dogs were bred to hunt vermin of any size or shape. (hillspet.hk)
  • This breed wasn't only limited to hunting foxes, though, as it was used to hunt otters and other vermin in the surrounding areas. (breedersclub.net)
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