pest

Example Sentences

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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

By contrast, local authorities and pest control companies in rural areas of Wales cited little to no cockroach reports when approached by BBC News.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

That next step matters because western drywood termites are a serious structural pest.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

The pest itself was found to be almost completely unaffected by the DDT, while its predator was extremely sensitive.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson