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infestations

  • plural
    of infestation.
    infestation
    noun
    the act of infesting; state of being infested.

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Structural fumigation remains one of the most effective methods for eliminating drywood termite infestations throughout an entire building.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026

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

Spot-on treatments to prevent parasite infestations in fur and on skin are currently widely available for pet owners to buy in supermarkets and online.

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

Still others described unexplained rashes, outbreaks of diarrhea and infestations of lice, among a host of other maladies for which many said they were offered only Tylenol or allergy medication.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026

Soil samples showed heavy infestations by tiny nematode worms.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson