noun
- insects or other small animals that damage crops, food, or property
- annoying or troublesome people
Usage: informal
Examples
- The farmer used organic methods to control pests in his vegetable garden.
- Termites are serious pests that can damage wooden structures.
- The restaurant had to close temporarily due to a problem with pests.
- Aphids are common pests that attack rose bushes.
- Those kids next door are such pests when they play loud music.
- She considered telemarketers to be pests who interrupted her dinner.
- The exterminator came to treat the house for various pests.