- plural of pest.
pests
Example Sentences
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"There are longer droughts, more extreme heatwaves, while new pests and diseases are spreading," Braj told AFP.
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
The building was storing millions of pounds of fresh and frozen food such as meat, bread and seafood that rotted after the blaze, prompting complaints, citations and lawsuits over foul odors and pests.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
And talk to your veterinarian about a parasite prevention plan to combat fleas and other pests.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
This part of Australia is the front line of that crisis: a last stand for many species driven to the brink by feral pests, disease, urban development, habitat destruction and climate change.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
Not all the invaders were such obvious pests, though.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
