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Of microorganisms and viruses: To contaminate the surface of a plant without establishing an interactive relationship with it; to be present in high numbers in a plant's environment (soil, water, etc.). (3)
Ãâó: ppathw3.cals.cornell.edu/glossary/Defs_I.htm
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to attack as a parasite (used especially of insects and nematodes); to contaminate, as with microorganisms; to be present in numbers.
Ãâó: www.hortnet.co.nz/publications/hortfacts/hf205021/...
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The presence of a large number of pest organisms in an area or field, on the surface of a host or anything that might contact a host, or in the soil.
Ãâó: ucipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/glossary.html
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a troublesome invasion of pests within a particular area.
Ãâó: www.ipmalmanac.com/glossary/index.asp
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For persons or animals, the lodgment, development and reproduction of arthropods on the surface of the body or in the clothing. Infested articles or premises are those that harbor or give shelter to animal forms, especially arthropods and rodents.
Ãâó: www.doh.wa.gov/notify/other/glossary.htm
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