infestation
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Those piles can alert homeowners to an infestation, but there is a catch: old pellets can remain long after termites have disappeared.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026
Some moves were driven by other considerations, like an apartment with a rat infestation.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
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
Shops surrounding affected areas in Llanelli have run out of fly spray with locals saying they believe the infestation is linked to a nearby metal recycling plant.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
“This is a classic infestation. You won’t see an infestation like this again for a long time.”
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
In the 1950s, New World screwworm infestations inflicted enormous losses on U.S. livestock producers.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026
Davies said the number of cockroach infestations he was dealing with had increased dramatically.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 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
Winning bidders often encounter dilapidated conditions, pest infestations or vandalism by former owners once they get inside.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
Soil samples showed heavy infestations by tiny nematode worms.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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