- plural of pest.
pests
Example Sentences
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And talk to your veterinarian about a parasite prevention plan to combat fleas and other pests.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
The climate-controlled centre in Berkshire is carefully managed to prevent the spread of pests and diseases between different cocoa-growing regions of the world, while also providing scientists with the opportunity to study the plants.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
The research may also support new methods for controlling destructive pests.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 6, 2026
European imports, which rose in recent years when suppliers there raced to salvage logs from forests damaged by wind, fire and pests, have also declined.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
“He knows his household pests, all right, it’s a wonderful book. “Mum fancies him,” said Fred, in a very audible whisper.
From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
