reinfestation
noun
re·in·fes·ta·tion
(ˌ)rē-ˌin-ˌfe-ˈstā-shən 
plural reinfestations
: the act or an instance of infesting again
reinfestation of the house with termites
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This dog flea shampoo is specially formulated to not only kill fleas and ticks on contact but also prevent reinfestation for up to two weeks.
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Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2023
Washing all bedding, sheets, and towels in hot water for at least 30 minutes is also important in the treatment and prevention of reinfestation.
—Alena Hall, Verywell Health, 6 Mar. 2023
If one nit survives, reinfestation can occur.
—Alena Hall, Verywell Health, 6 Mar. 2023
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Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2023
Washing all bedding, sheets, and towels in hot water for at least 30 minutes is also important in the treatment and prevention of reinfestation.
—Alena Hall, Verywell Health, 6 Mar. 2023
If one nit survives, reinfestation can occur.
—Alena Hall, Verywell Health, 6 Mar. 2023
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“Reinfestation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reinfestation. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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