infestation
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The latest infestation is on Costco-sold desert willows, a small tree or shrub with trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in pink, lavender, and white.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
The ranch uses drones to monitor the cattle for unusual behavior, like isolating themselves, which might signal an infestation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
First of all, the rancher has eyes on their animal, and if they see that the animal has an infestation, they send it to a vet.
From Slate ● Jun. 11, 2026
Left untreated, the infestation can be deadly, and the parasites can quickly spread.
From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026
His mom had been battling a mad fruit-fly infestation ever since the weather had turned really warm.
From "The Lemonade War" by Jacqueline Davies
Tick populations rely on deer, dogs, mice, and even birds to survive, and pets are often on the front lines of tick infestations.
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026
Bass acknowledged foul odors and pest infestations continue to plague residents, and noted she was most concerned for Los Angeles students returning to school next week.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Spot-on treatments to prevent parasite infestations in fur and on skin are currently widely available for pet owners to buy in supermarkets and online.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
Tenants regularly endure leaky pipes, mold, rodent infestations and furnace breakdowns.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
Chizpurfle infestations explain the puzzling failure of many relatively new Muggle electrical artefacts.
From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling
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