pestology

/ˈpɛstəlɒdʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

the study of pests, especially insects, and their control or management, often using integrated pest management (IPM) techniques.

“The university’s entomology department offered courses in pestology, covering various methods for controlling insect populations.”

Synonyms

  • entomology
  • insectology

Antonyms

  • beneficialology
  • biological conservation