pest
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Still, the re-emergence of the pest in Texas near the southern U.S. border wasn’t surprising, given that it has been known to be present among cattle in Mexico.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
The pest can also affect wild animals, pets and even people.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
Experts say the northward expansion of this pest is aided by warmer winters, and the U.S. is seeking to contain it with an industrial-scale sterile-fly breeding program.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Chris Corbett, from Aderyn Pest Control, a private pest control company in Caerphilly, said the callouts to cockroaches had grown "every year" since he received his first in 1981.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
“I am a pest and I’m proud of it! Oh, I am such a shocking dreadful pest!”
From "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl
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