infestation
/ˌɪnfɛˈsteɪʃən/
noun
- The presence of a large number of pests, parasites, or harmful organisms in a place, often causing damage or disease.
- The farmer sprayed the fields to prevent an infestation of locusts.
- An infestation of rats forced the grocery store to throw away all its food.
- The hotel was closed due to a severe bed bug infestation.
- A situation in which something unwanted spreads or appears in large numbers.
- The city is dealing with an infestation of illegal graffiti on public buildings.
- The garden had an infestation of weeds after the heavy rains.
- There was an infestation of spam emails after the website was hacked.