How to Use pest in a Sentence

pest

noun

• These insects are pests for farmers.
• You're being a real pest. Would you leave us alone, please?
• It's been a rough year for the Windy City in terms of pests.
  — Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024
• Britain too has seen a jump in enquiries about the pests.
  — Reuters, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2023
• In fact, a trap could even make your pest problem worse.
  — Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2023
• This will reduce the food source for them and other pests.
  — Kelsey Mulvey, House Beautiful, 2 May 2023
• The wood base has a rustic feel and the plastic lid will stop any dust or pests.
  — Poppy Morgan, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2023
• They are laid on the underside of leaves in groups of 10 to 30 in colonies of aphids and other plant-eating pests.
  — Susan Pransky, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2023
• Only a handful of counties in the commonwealth are free of the pest.
  — Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 5 June 2023
• Choosing a dry space that’s safe from pests is good practice.
  — Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2023
• Key Takeaways Dust mites are tiny pests that feed on dead skin cells from humans and pets.
  — Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 11 July 2023
• But much less science has been focused on wild rats as rats, rather than as pests.
  — Oliver Whang, New York Times, 27 Feb. 2023
• In the clip, the snake opens its mouth wide, sticks out its tongue, and hisses as the pest control employee pulls it out of the bathroom.
  — David Chiu, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2023
• The creepy pests have been spotted at the Charles de Gaulle airport, on the Paris metro, on high-speed trains, and in more public spaces.
  — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2023
• The hope is the breakthrough will pave the way for other vaccines to control all sorts of harmful viruses and pests.
  — Ben Tracy, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2023
• The giant African land snail isn't the only pest harmful to agriculture.
  — Teddy Grant, ABC News, 20 June 2023
• Speakers will talk about landscape designs, pests, kids in the garden, tree health and more.
  — Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 30 Mar. 2023
• However, these pests are active all year long and pose a threat to your furry friend.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 30 June 2023
• Read to learn about how to deal with the most common pests and diseases, and how The Almanac recommends curing them.
  — Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 29 Mar. 2023
• Glass feeders are more likely to break in the event of a fall due to severe weather or persistent pests.
  — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2024
• The best way to get rid of mice The gold standard for trapping mice remains the wooden snap trap, according to pest experts.
  — Rachel Kurzius, Washington Post, 12 July 2023
• Healthy soil equals thriving plants that will be more resistant to pests and diseases.
  — Lauren David, Washington Post, 13 Nov. 2023
• Ticks are year-round pests but are most active during warmer months – from April to September.
  — USA TODAY, 13 Aug. 2023
• The pests can also be swept away with a broom or leafblower if bothersome and in massive swarms.
  — Marina Johnson, Detroit Free Press, 22 June 2023
• To rule out other household pests, check for signs of a bed bug infestation.
  — John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Aug. 2023
• And the heavy-duty zippers ensure belongings stay secure inside the bag (and that pests stay out).
  — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2024
• The invasive pests cause hundreds of millions of dollars in damage each year.
  — Emily Mullin, WIRED, 28 June 2023
• According to the report, the restaurant is working with the pest control regarding the roach issue.
  — Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 29 Mar. 2024
• This week, Charlotte was ranked as the ninth worst for bed bugs among 50 U.S. cities, according to pest control company Orkin.
  — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2024
• Herbicide and pre-emergents would reduce hand weeding, as described in the pest notes.
  — oregonlive, 2 Sep. 2023

Last Updated: 3 May 2024