insect infestation

collocation in English

meaningsofinsectandinfestation

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insect
noun[C]
uk
/ˈɪn.sekt/us
/ˈɪn.sekt/
a type of very small animal with six legs, a body divided into three parts and usually two pairs of wings, or, more generally, any similar very ...
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infestation
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˌɪn.fesˈteɪ.ʃən/us
/ˌɪn.fesˈteɪ.ʃən/
a large number of animals and insects that carry disease, that are present where they are ...
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(Definition ofinsectandinfestationfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Ten pesticide applications were made to avoid shedding of fruiting organs due toinsectinfestation.
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Ten pesticide treatments were applied to avoid shedding of fruiting organs due toinsectinfestation.
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Fruits with clear evidence ofinsectinfestationwere excluded from the experiment.
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Seeds were examined carefully to exclude those with signs ofinsectinfestation.
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There is a high degree of rodent andinsectinfestation.
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We have all read of the troubles of last year—floods, drought,insectinfestation, the army worm rampant.
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There may be problems caused by asbestos,insectinfestation, radon gas, poor sanitation, poor lighting, the use of shared amenities and overcrowding.
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Insectinfestationeverywhere is also a great cause of loss, but this problem of damp must be faced.
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Stored product entomologists often advise producers on ways to reduce the chances ofinsectinfestationand thus remain under food defect action levels.
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If there is evidence of aninsectinfestation, the product should not be purchased.
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Wooden pagodas are resistant to earthquakes, however many have burnt down, and wood is also prone to both natural rot andinsectinfestation.
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Softwood is treated, historically using creosote, but nowadays with other less-toxic preservatives to improve resistance toinsectinfestationand rot.
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Vegetables such as spinach and cauliflower must be checked forinsectinfestation.
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This condition was further aggravated by devastating floods andinsectinfestationof large fields.
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It had a high yield potential and was resistant toinsectinfestation.
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Insectinfestationand sika deer forging become big issue.
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Insectinfestationand certain types of mold infestation are the most common causes of this condition.
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This makes them more vulnerable toinsectinfestationand disease.
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Such log bridges have a severely limited lifetime due to soil contact and subsequent rot and wood-eatinginsectinfestation.
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Sometimes bacterial preparations may be used to controlinsectinfestationon cycads.
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