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    pest

    US /pɛst/

    ・

    UK /pest/

    B1TOEIC
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Person, often a small child, who bothers people
    My little brother follows me around and acts like such a pest
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Insect or small animal that ruins plants or food
    Our backyard became home to a pest that dug several holes in it

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    Elmore's Dreamland Adventures | Gumball | ‪@cartoonnetworkuk

    04:34Elmore's Dreamland Adventures | Gumball | ‪@cartoonnetworkuk
    • Our turtle is famous! Unfortunately for our sponsors, the turtle's now been captured by Elmore Pest Control. How has this happened? She escaped to make a nest to lay her eggs.

      Our turtle is famous! Unfortunately for our sponsors, the turtle's now been captured by Elmore Pest Control. How has this happened? She escaped to make a nest to lay her eggs.

    • Unfortunately for our sponsors, the turtle's now been captured by Elmore Pest Control.

      Unfortunately for our sponsors, the turtle's now been captured by Elmore Pest Control.

    B1

    The Frog Prince Full Story | Animated Fairy Tales For Kids

    12:32The Frog Prince Full Story | Animated Fairy Tales For Kids
    • I completely forgot about that pest, didn’t think he would actually come to the palace

      I completely forgot about that pest, didn’t think he would actually come to the palace

    • I completely forgot about that pest.

      I completely forgot about that pest.

    B1

    What Are Drones Used For? 31 Uses For Flying Drones and UAV. From Aerial Photography to Warfare

    15:19What Are Drones Used For? 31 Uses For Flying Drones and UAV.  From Aerial Photography to Warfare
    • Farmers have found all kinds of uses for them and have been quick to employ these robotic friends to help improve yields and for more effective pest and disease control.

      Farmers have found all kinds of uses for them and have been quick to employ these robotic friends to help improve yields and for more effective pest and disease control.

    • yields and for more effective pest and disease control.

      yields and for more effective pest and disease control.

    B2

    Why the government drops flies on California

    06:36Why the government drops flies on California
    • The Mediterranean fruit fly, or medfly, is an invasive pest in California.

      The Mediterranean fruit fly, or medfly, is an invasive pest in California.

    • The Mediterranean fruit fly, or medfly, is an invasive pest in California.

      The Mediterranean fruit fly, or medfly, is an invasive pest in California.

    B2

    It's the Matrix, but for locusts.

    07:05It's the Matrix, but for locusts.
    • I find it astonishing that there are pest insects that impact so many people on the planet, and yet there's so little research into this.

      I find it astonishing that there are pest insects that impact so many people on the planet, and yet there's so little research into this.

    • I find it astonishing that there are pest insects that impact so many people on the planet,

      I find it astonishing that there are pest insects that impact so many people on the planet,

    B1

    What's Killing the Bees

    08:23What's Killing the Bees
    • So when a pest bug comes and chews on the plant it will die because it gets the insecticide on that leaf even though you didn't put the insecticide on that leaf, it's in the whole plant.

      So when a pest bug comes and chews on the plant it will die because it gets the insecticide on that leaf even though you didn't put the insecticide on that leaf, it's in the whole plant.

    • So when a pest bug comes and chews on the plant, it will die because it gets the insecticide on that leaf, even though you didn't put the insecticide on that leaf.

      So when a pest bug comes and chews on the plant, it will die because it gets the insecticide on that leaf, even though you didn't put the insecticide on that leaf.

    B2

    Awesome Elephant Encounter on Safari in Sri Lanka

    13:12Awesome Elephant Encounter on Safari in Sri Lanka
    • But then during the British time, the British saw them as a pest, and so they put a bounty on the head of elephants.

      But then during the British time, the British saw them as a pest, and so they put a bounty on the head of elephants.

    • but then during the British time, the British saw them as a pest,

      but then during the British time, the British saw them as a pest,

    B1

    Hidden New York: The Dishes Only Locals Know

    10:17Hidden New York: The Dishes Only Locals Know
    • Nestled in between the Skincare Love Beauty Spa and Advani's Pest Control School here in Elmhurst, Queens is Indo Java, a two-aisle mini mart for all things Indonesian.

      Nestled in between the Skincare Love Beauty Spa and Advani's Pest Control School here in Elmhurst, Queens is Indo Java, a two-aisle mini mart for all things Indonesian.

    • Nestled in between the Skincare Love Beauty Spa and Advani's Pest Control School here in Elmhurst, Queens, is Indo Java, a two-aisle mini-mart for all things Indonesian.

      Nestled in between the Skincare Love Beauty Spa and Advani's Pest Control School here in Elmhurst, Queens, is Indo Java, a two-aisle mini-mart for all things Indonesian.

    B1

    Is Organic Food Better? Mind Over Munch Kickstart 2016

    06:42Is Organic Food Better? Mind Over Munch Kickstart 2016
    • And even the 95% could be sprayed with pest controls or chemicals that the USDA approves of to be safe for humans, even if they aren't safe for animals or bugs or weeds.

      And even the 95% could be sprayed with pest controls or chemicals that the USDA approves of to be safe for humans, even if they aren't safe for animals or bugs or weeds.

    • even the 95% could be sprayed with pest controls or chemicals that the USDA "approves of"

      even the 95% could be sprayed with pest controls or chemicals that the USDA "approves of"

    B1

    Are Cockroaches Dangerous? | What if a Cockroach Bites You? | Deadliest Insects | Dr. Binocs Show

    05:44Are Cockroaches Dangerous? | What if a Cockroach Bites You? | Deadliest Insects | Dr. Binocs Show
    • If things get out of control, it might be time to call in pest control to show those creepy critters the door.

      If things get out of control, it might be time to call in pest control to show those creepy critters the door.

    • If things get out of control, it might be time to call in Pest Control to show those creepy critters the door.

      If things get out of control, it might be time to call in Pest Control to show those creepy critters the door.

    B2