infestation
nounfeminine/ĩfɨʃtɐˈsɐ̃w̃/medium
in·fes·ta·ção
Definition
The presence of an unusually large number of insects or animals in a place, causing damage or disease.
The infestation of termites required professional treatment.
The building was closed due to a rat infestation.
Common collocations
insect infestationrodent infestationcontrol an infestation
Etymology
Do latim 'infestatio'.