rodent control

collocation in English

meaningsofrodentandcontrol

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rodent
noun[C]
uk
/ˈrəʊ.dənt/us
/ˈroʊ.dənt/
any of various small mammals with large, sharp front teeth, such as mice ...
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control
noun
uk
/kənˈtrəʊl/us
/kənˈtroʊl/
the act of controlling something or someone, or the power to ...
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(Definition ofrodentandcontrolfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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One hectare is also the scale used for the agricultural benefit, as well as the costs ofrodentcontrol.
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For each number of months applyingrodentcontrol(except 0) there are 12 possible months when to start controlling.
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Any additional costs to local authorities, who conduct this small scale survey, could not readily be separated from their wider expenditure onrodentcontrolgenerally.
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My last question concerns the grants for local authorities in respect ofrodentcontrol.
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They should intensify the provision of housekeeping services such as street cleaning, refuse collection, adequaterodentcontroland general maintenance of the surroundings.
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As forrodentcontrol, there seems to be evidence that the recent warm winters have resulted in a growth in the number of rats.
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Are the present arrangements forrodentcontrolsatisfactory?
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Rodentcontrolis a vital service not only to the farmer but also to the community.
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We need later this afternoon to discuss matters relating to rabbits androdentcontrol.
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A new code has been introduced to require bacteriological monitoring,rodentcontrol, the cleaning of poultry houses and the hygienic handling of eggs.
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For this reason an intensive programme ofrodentcontrolis carried out on infected premises.
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There are specific instructions onrodentcontrol, because that problem must be dealt with.
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Water authorities also carry outrodentcontrolexercises in sewers and along river banks.
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We hope that all local authorities will give proper care and attention to environmental health, cleansing their streets, dealing with litter and enforcing properrodentcontrol.
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No one body has overall responsibility forrodentcontrolbecause of the diverse factors involved in dealing with both the causes and effects of rodent infestations.
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The introduction of the warfarine poisons forrodentcontrolin the last two or three years has resulted in a spectacular reduction in the numbers of rats.
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District health authorities are not required to monitorrodentcontrolwithin their areas.
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It concluded that the approvals for these products should continue because they fulfil an important role inrodentcontroland are used by local authorities and professional pest control agencies.
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