Definition

1. Noun:
   • The state of being invaded or overrun by parasites or pests in large numbers: This refers to a situation where a place, person, animal, or plant is overwhelmed by a large, harmful population of organisms.
   • A large, troublesome number of insects or animals present in a place: This can describe the swarm or colony itself that is causing the problem.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The old house had a severe infestation of termites.
  • A flea infestation made the apartment uninhabitable.
  • Farmers are battling a locust infestation that threatens the crops.

Advanced Usage

• "To be plagued by an infestation": To be severely troubled or afflicted by a large number of pests.
  • The village was plagued by an infestation of rats.
• "Infestation level": A term used to describe the severity or scale of a pest problem.
  • The infestation level in the warehouse required professional extermination.

Variants and Related Words

• Infest (verb): To overrun or inhabit in large, troublesome numbers.
  • Mice infested the basement.
• Infested (adjective): Describing a place that is overrun.
  • The infested grain was destroyed.

Synonyms

• Plague: A large-scale infestation causing great trouble or suffering.
• Swarm: A large, moving group of insects.
• Invasion: The act of entering in large, harmful numbers.

Related Phrases

• Pest infestation: A general term for an overpopulation of any troublesome animal or insect.
  • The restaurant was closed due to a pest infestation.
• Parasitic infestation: Specifically refers to an overrun by parasites (e.g., worms, mites).
  • The veterinarian treated the dog for a parasitic infestation.

Noun

1. a swarm of insects that attack plants
   • a plague of grasshoppers
2. the state of being invaded or overrun by parasites