- plural of pest.
pests
Example Sentences
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Though the beetles snack on fruits we might also desire, they’re generally not considered pests, said Karey Windbiel-Rojas, an associate director with the University of California’s statewide integrated pest management program.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
The winter rapeseed crop was "hit hardest, with a 20 percent drop in yield", Rukwied noted, adding that pests took a toll in addition to the drought and heat.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 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
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
But only two states listed it among their 20 most important insect pests, and these placed it near the bottom of the list.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
