vermin

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But to non-Indian newcomers to the region, orcas were widely regarded as a vermin species and vicious killer to be at best avoided, and whenever possible, exterminated.

From Seattle Times

And cities are seeing the benefits of sound waste management because it reduces vermin that cause disease, helps ensure cleaner drinking water, gives waste workers a sustainable livelihood and helps the planet, he added.

From Seattle Times

“You can’t talk about people as being vermin and being ‘disgusting animals’ without it having a repercussion,” he said.

From New York Times

So we get frequent references to them as diseases and vermin, or carriers of them, as well as scum or filth of various kinds.

From Salon

Faulty wiring, structural decay and vermin infestations have made many dangerous and uninhabitable at a time the region is in desperate need for more housing.

From Los Angeles Times