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infestation

[in-fe-stey-shuhn] / ˌɪn fɛˈsteɪ ʃən /




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"Prisons are already dealing with an infestation issue and this could make it worse."

From BBC Aug. 30, 2026

Some moves were driven by other considerations, like an apartment with a rat infestation.

From MarketWatch Aug. 26, 2026

“Early detection and rapid response are critical to preventing the pest from spreading further,” the agency wrote in its warning about the infestation in Costco plants.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

The ranch uses drones to monitor the cattle for unusual behavior, like isolating themselves, which might signal an infestation.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

When DDT powder was applied to a group of Korean soldiers the extraordinary result was an actual increase in the infestation of lice.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

Without treatment, severe infestations can badly injure or kill livestock and wildlife.

From Science Daily Sep. 15, 2026

Tick populations rely on deer, dogs, mice, and even birds to survive, and pets are often on the front lines of tick infestations.

From Slate Aug. 6, 2026

Bass acknowledged foul odors and pest infestations continue to plague residents, and noted she was most concerned for Los Angeles students returning to school next week.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

B&M Retail Ltd has been fined £2m over mice infestations at three Birmingham stores where inspectors found rodent-gnawed foodstuffs and droppings near children's toys.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

Chizpurfle infestations explain the puzzling failure of many relatively new Muggle electrical artefacts.

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




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