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To rise and fall irregularly in number or amount; to change continually; to be unstable or vary.
"Prices of raw materials fluctuate due to market demand."
Having or showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective; fervent.
"The zealous volunteers worked tirelessly for the cause."
The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties; alertness.
"Vigilance is necessary to ensure safety in the workplace."
Agreement or harmony; compatibility between opinions or actions; the quality or state of agreeing or corresponding.
"The congruence of their ideas led to a successful partnership."
Harmful or troublesome creatures, especially insects or small animals that damage crops, food, or living spaces.
"Pests can damage crops and cause diseases."
Small harmful animals or insects that are difficult to control and carry disease.
"The house was infested with vermin, requiring immediate action."
The presence of an unusually large number of insects or animals in a place, causing damage or disease.
"The infestation of ants in the kitchen led to immediate pest control measures."
The action of stopping something from happening or arising.
"Effective pest prevention strategies reduce health risks."
The action of closing or blocking something to prevent entry or escape.
"Sealing cracks in the walls can prevent pests from entering."
A place of shelter or refuge for pests or animals.
"Pests need a harborage site to survive and breed."
Conditions relating to public health, especially the provision of clean drinking water and adequate sewage disposal.
"Good sanitation practices are key to preventing infestations."
A chemical substance or microorganism intended to destroy, deter, render harmless, or exert a controlling effect on any harmful organism.
"Biocides help control pests and reduce the spread of diseases."
A substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
"The pesticide sprayed in the field killed the harmful insects."
A thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something.
"The presence of a deterrent made the pests stay away from the crops."
Material used to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from being transmitted from one area to another.
"Insulation of food storage areas can prevent pests from entering."
The practice of disinfecting or purifying an area using gas or smoke.
"Fumigation is an effective method to control pest infestations."
Relating to the reproduction of offspring.
"The reproductive cycle of pests can cause rapid infestations."
Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal.
"Surveillance of pest populations is crucial to controlling outbreaks."
The action of observing and checking the progress or quality of something over a period of time.
"Continuous monitoring ensures pests do not spread across the field."
A point of entry or beginning; the magnitude or intensity that must be exceeded for a certain reaction to occur.
"Once the threshold for pest population is reached, measures must be taken."
Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level without depleting natural resources or causing severe ecological damage.
"Sustainable pest control methods reduce long-term risks."
A substance that causes an allergic reaction.
"Pollen is a common allergen that affects many people."
The process of working through details of a problem to reach a solution.
"Effective problem-solving is critical in overcoming challenges."
The ability to do something well; expertise.
"Learning new skills can increase personal and professional growth."
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