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[pest] / pɛst /


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Still, the re-emergence of the pest in Texas near the southern U.S. border wasn’t surprising, given that it has been known to be present among cattle in Mexico.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The outbreak has triggered a race to keep the pest from spreading.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

Experts say the northward expansion of this pest is aided by warmer winters, and the U.S. is seeking to contain it with an industrial-scale sterile-fly breeding program.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Some live-capture traps are permitted for pest control of species like crows and pigeons, but traps must be checked regularly and non-target species released unharmed.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

All Yolanda is getting out of being nice to Tyler is a big pest.

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée




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