infest

Example Sentences

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An infestation occurs when fly maggots infest the living flesh of warm-blooded animals, the CDC says.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2025

But it's not technically possible for them to infest their own home.

From Salon • Jul. 21, 2024

It’s not all that uncommon for maggots to infest and grow in poorly healing human tissue—it’s called myiasis.

From Slate • Feb. 25, 2024

For example, the oak processionary moth, whose caterpillars infest oak trees, thrive in these shorter cold spells making the oaks more vulnerable to attack from other parasites, he says.

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2023

It has been known to infest beehives, with disastrous effects on the honey.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling