infested

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It was infested with so many scorpions that anyone entering the bathroom at night carried a flashlight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

In this method, pest control workers drill into infested wood, reach the termite "gallery" or hiding area, and inject insecticide directly inside.

From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026

It was infested with rats and cockroaches, and smelt "nauseating".

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

An infested tree will often display a thinning canopy and red or black stains on the trunk, injured areas where the tree is attempting to force out insects.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2026

Victarion had forbidden his men to bring any of the demonic creatures aboard ship, yet somehow half his fleet was now infested with them, even his own Iron Victory.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin