pests

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"It's been successfully used on subterranean termites, which are also important structural pests," Choe said.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

The mangoes were banned because of a practical problem: the hot-water treatment used to clear pests from South American fruit before it entered the U.S. destroyed the more delicate Indian varieties.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Major citations were issued in 33 instances in which rodents or other pests were detected where food was stored, prepared or served.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

These wild species often have useful genes that make them resistant to pests and pathogens that the agriculturally bred species have lost.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

After that, whenever flying visitors invaded I had to close Charley out and air out the house or cab after the pests were dead.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck