Pest (organism)
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A pest is any organism harmful to humans or human concerns. The term is particularly used for creatures that damage crops, livestock, and forestry or cause a nuisance to people, especially in their ho
Varied carpet beetle larvae, Anthrenus verbasci, damaging a specimen of Sceliphron destillatorius in an entomological collection
Pests, such as these termites, often occur in high densities, making the damage they do even more detrimental.
Feral pigeons, Columba livia domestica, can become very numerous in cities.
Caltrop, Tribulus terrestris, is sometimes considered a pest plant because of its sharp spiny burrs, shown here in a person's foot.
Vermin
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Vermin are pests or nuisance animals that spread diseases and destroy crops, livestock, and property. Since the term is defined in relation to human activities, which species are included vary by regi
Pest (organism)
…Animals are considered pests or vermin when they injure people or damage crops, forestry, or buildings. Elephants are regarded as pests by the farmers whose crops they raid and trample…
A wild rabbit – considered a pest by many, due to its destruction of farm crops