infestation
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When she was eventually rescued, she had lost lots of fur because of a severe flea infestation and was underweight.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
The Texas Animal Health Commission also asks that cattlemen closely monitor wounds, reduce biting pests like flies and ticks whenever possible, and abide by infestation quarantines drawn by state authorities.
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
Thomas sat frozen in his chair, a sickness growing in his stomach like an infestation.
From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner
Worse, the “don’t touch it” mentality allowed forest overgrowth, bug infestations and fuel buildup that have fed cataclysmic fires—with all the attendant consequences for habitat, resources and scenery.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
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
Currently, dog and cat owners are frequently advised to use preventative spot-on treatments every month to avoid parasite infestations.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
In 1848 Dr. Josiah Nott in Alabama noticed that yellow fever receded after swamps were drained off to kill mosquito infestations.
From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy
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