pests

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Pests, pathogens and invasive species have decimated native tree populations, she explained - pointing to Woodland Trust data suggesting just 7% of Britain's native woodlands are in good condition.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Pests that farmers never used to worry about are marching through lettuce fields.

From New York Times • Sep. 25, 2023

Pests such as rodents and insects are drawn to the scent of food, and a spring home presents plenty of invitations.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 19, 2023

In my reporting for my book Pests: How Humans Create Animal Villains, I learned a lot about rats.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2023

Written across it in fancy gold letters were the words Gilderoy Lockhart’s Guide to Household Pests.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling