pests

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This genetic isolation also makes the island tree more vulnerable to environmental threats — such as drought, a new disease or pests — as compared to a tree species with a more diverse gene pool.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Choe's lab focuses on how urban insect pests communicate chemically, with the goal of turning that knowledge into smarter control strategies for pests such as western drywood termites.

From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026

The decaying structures can invite pests and become a blight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Spikes in black fly activity are often caused by scheduled water releases from upstream dams, which are necessary for the region’s water management but also create ideal breeding conditions for the pests.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Now they’re just pests, pesky thieves trying to steal what little gold we find.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff