pest
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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
Chris Corbett, from Aderyn Pest Control, a private pest control company in Caerphilly, said the callouts to cockroaches had grown "every year" since he received his first in 1981.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
At the top of the stairs, Frederick Seward, satisfied at turning away an annoying pest, took his eyes off Powell and headed for his room.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
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