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pest

[pest] / pɛst /


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The pest control company’s fourth-quarter earnings missed analysts’ expectations as cooler weather and a challenging macroeconomic environment weighed on demand for its services.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

Ghanem left His Way Spirit Led Assemblies in April 2023, moved home to Nashville and founded his own pest control company, his sister Jennifer Ghanem told The Times.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

That means ensuring they are well watered, properly mulched, kept safe from harm from construction projects or digging, and are treated for potential pest infestations, says Brunner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

The team also found no evidence that adding nitrogen worsened other pest problems.

From Science Daily • Jan. 24, 2026

He gave the pest known as Quang-ha a geometric coloring book and commanded that the kid complete three pages.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan