infestation
[/ɪnˈfɛsteɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: infestações
infestação
1. The presence of an unusually large number of insects or parasites in or on a place or person
The apartment had a severe cockroach infestation.
O apartamento tinha uma infestação severa de baratas.
2. The invasion or overrunning of a place by pests or unwanted organisms
The crops were destroyed by a locust infestation.
As plantações foram destruídas por uma infestação de gafanhotos.
3. The process or action of infesting
Infestation of the building occurred during the rainy season.
A infestação do edifício ocorreu durante a estação chuvosa.
In Brazil, infestation (infestação) is a common concern in urban areas, particularly in lower-income neighborhoods where housing conditions may facilitate pest problems. The term is frequently used in public health discussions and pest control advertising. In the USA, infestation is a standard term used by pest control companies and real estate professionals, often discussed in the context of home inspections and property management.
NYC Slang
bug invasion, pest takeover
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