reinfestation
/ˌriːɪnfɛˈsteɪʃən/
noun
- A new occurrence of pests (like insects, rodents, or parasites) after they have been removed or controlled.
- Farmers worry about reinfestation of their crops by locusts each season.
- After the exterminator left, the house had a reinfestation of cockroaches.
- Regular cleaning helps prevent reinfestation of bed bugs.
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