Meaning of the word infestation in English

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infestation

US /ˌɪn.fesˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌɪn.fesˈteɪ.ʃən/
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Noun

1.

the presence of an unusually large number of insects or animals in a place, typically so as to cause damage or disease

Example:
The house had a severe infestation of cockroaches.
We need to call an exterminator to deal with the ant infestation.
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