pests

Example Sentences

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It was discovered by wildlife officers out eradicating feral pests.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

The mangoes were banned because of a practical problem: the hot-water treatment used to clear pests from South American fruit before it entered the U.S. destroyed the more delicate Indian varieties.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Major citations were issued in 33 instances in which rodents or other pests were detected where food was stored, prepared or served.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Choe's lab focuses on how urban insect pests communicate chemically, with the goal of turning that knowledge into smarter control strategies for pests such as western drywood termites.

From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026

To make matters worse, out of nowhere, the boys were royal pests at lunch every day.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina