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

The mangoes were banned because of a practical problem: the hot-water treatment used to clear pests from South American fruit before it entered the U.S. destroyed the more delicate Indian varieties.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Although P. floydmuraria measures just 3 to 4 millimeters in length, it may play an important role in controlling pests in urban settings.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

Major citations were issued in 33 instances in which rodents or other pests were detected where food was stored, prepared or served.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 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