pests

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Sterile insect technique has been used for years to decrease and control pests.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

Lineage has also contracted with Orkin and Signal Restoration services to manage the possibility of pests being drawn to the rotting food.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

Gallagher said admitting the presence of cockroaches, or any pests, was difficult for some.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

"It's been successfully used on subterranean termites, which are also important structural pests," Choe said.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

After that, whenever flying visitors invaded I had to close Charley out and air out the house or cab after the pests were dead.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck