reinfestation
Bugs come back
Reinfestation is a new infestation occurring after a previous one was eliminated.
The term applies to parasites, insects, or other pests that return after treatment: The building required fumigation twice due to reinfestation.
Common in medical and pest control contexts—head lice, bedbugs, and termites are notorious for reinfestation when treatment is incomplete or sources of exposure remain.
One who eradicates vermin
- insecticideToxic agent targeting pests
- fumigationDisinfection via airborne chemicals
- pesticideAgent destroying harmful organisms
- sprayDispersed liquid droplets
retreatment · residual · larvicide · pest control · baiting · trapping · follow-up · inspection
Blood-feeding mattress insects
- liceBloodsucking scalp insects
- fleasBiting insect parasites
- cockroachesHardy household insect pests
- termitesWood-eating social insects
rodents · ants · moths · weevils · aphids · mites · ticks · rats
Irritating skin sensation
- scratchingRaking with nails
- bitesCuts with teeth
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- weltsRaised skin from impact
redness · rash · swelling · sores · allergic reaction · inflammation · discomfort · sleeplessness
Obstruction preventing passage
- quarantineIsolation preventing disease transmission
- sanitationCleanliness for public health
- hygienePractices maintaining cleanliness
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
exclusion · sealant · sealing cracks · cleanliness · inspection · early detection · biosecurity · vigilance
Harm to cultivated plants
- locustsSwarming crop-destroying grasshoppers
- blightPlant disease causing decay
- fungiSpore-reproducing decomposers
- mildewFungus from dampness
gypsy moths · Japanese beetles · vineyard · orchard · grain stores · root rot · wilt · plant disease
exterminator
One who eradicates vermin
- insecticideToxic agent targeting pests
- fumigationDisinfection via airborne chemicals
- pesticideAgent destroying harmful organisms
spray · retreatment · residual · larvicide · pest control · baiting · trapping · follow-up · inspection · eradication
bedbugs
Blood-feeding mattress insects
- liceBloodsucking scalp insects
- fleasBiting insect parasites
- cockroachesHardy household insect pests
termites · rodents · ants · moths · weevils · aphids · mites · ticks · rats · mice
itching
Irritating skin sensation
- scratchingRaking with nails
- bitesCuts with teeth
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
welts · redness · rash · swelling · sores · allergic reaction · inflammation · discomfort · sleeplessness · anxiety
barrier
Obstruction preventing passage
- quarantineIsolation preventing disease transmission
- sanitationCleanliness for public health
- hygienePractices maintaining cleanliness
monitoring · exclusion · sealant · sealing cracks · cleanliness · inspection · early detection · biosecurity · vigilance · maintenance
crop damage
Harm to cultivated plants
- locustsSwarming crop-destroying grasshoppers
- blightPlant disease causing decay
- fungiSpore-reproducing decomposers
mildew · gypsy moths · Japanese beetles · vineyard · orchard · grain stores · root rot · wilt · plant disease · field
- fleasflea, fleas, cat flea, dog flea, sand flea
- licehead louse, head lice, body louse, body lice, crab lice
reinfestationeradication
Total elimination of something
elimination · clearance · decontamination · extermination · disinfection
infest, infestation, festering, festered, infestations, festers, reinfest, reinfested