pests

Example Sentences

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It was discovered by wildlife officers out eradicating feral pests.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

In a recent survey, cited by UN agencies, rodents or pests were frequently visible in 80% of sites where displaced families are now living, affecting some 1.45 million people.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Although P. floydmuraria measures just 3 to 4 millimeters in length, it may play an important role in controlling pests in urban settings.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

The decaying structures can invite pests and become a blight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

To control pests, one out of every seven beds is planted with flowers.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan