pest

Entomologist Dr Richard Naylor breeds thousands of bedbugs to test pest control products from all over the world and allows himself to be the test subject.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

“The cats were originally for pest control,” says Ben Aubuchon, marketing manager for Aubuchon and great-grandson of the founder.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

The blocked agreements affecting Joshua Tree also included support for projects to improve mapping technology, address pest infestations at Keys Ranch and bolster the archaeology program.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

For pest control, however, the same behavior could become an advantage if it helps a treatment reach termites that never directly encounter treated wood.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026

But by 1945 it had become a pest of only minor importance throughout much of the territory over which it had spread.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

Pesticides are of particular interest because some chemicals used to kill insects or other agricultural pests can also interfere with biological processes in the nervous system.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2026

The building was storing millions of pounds of fresh and frozen food such as meat, bread and seafood that rotted after the blaze, prompting complaints, citations and lawsuits over foul odors and pests.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

Although the number of patients coming to the clinics has decreased over time, Mangia said, there is still concern about other issues tied to the warehouse site, such as the pests.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026

The winter rapeseed crop was "hit hardest, with a 20 percent drop in yield", Rukwied noted, adding that pests took a toll in addition to the drought and heat.

From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026

“So you pests survived,” said Marco, cradling the box greedily.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook